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Connecting the Environment, the Economy,
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March 29, 2017
147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability: Connecting the Environment, the Economy, and Society
- Author
- Timpson, William M., Dunbar, Brian, Kimmel, Gailmarie, Bruyere, Brett, Newman, Peter, and Mizia, Hillary
- Publisher
- Atwood Publishing, Madison, WI
- ISBN
- 9781891859601
- Table of Contents
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Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Contributions
ch. 1 Defining Sustainability
ch. 2 Historical Perspectives
ch. 3 Systems, Synergy, and Visions
ch. 4 Economics and Consumption
ch. 5 Design, Nature, and Buildings
ch. 6 Ethics, Values, and The Sacred
ch. 7 Personal Responsibility and Empowerment
ch. 8 Plan Ahead
ch. 9 Approaches and Assessments
ch. 10 Learning Through Experience
ch. 11 The Positive Learning Climate
ch. 12 Awareness and Consciousness Expansion
ch. 13 Effective Communication
ch. 14 Cooperation and Collaboration
ch. 15 Community and A Sense of Place
ch. 16 Critical and Creative Thinking
ch. 17 Supporting Change
The stone age didn't end because of a lack of rocks! one educator is fond of stating. While there were certainly an abundance of rocks available, stone age people moved on to a new era because it become possible for them to envision and create a different and more useful way of organizing life. Many believe that we are currently at a similar juncture and can begin to imagine and construct new ways to live on our planet.
We are the first generation capable of determining the habitability of the plant for humans and other species, writers Anthony Cortese in the introduction. Teachers at every level can play an important role in helping us find a sustainable path.
Exploring ideas about sustainability is appropriate for all disciplines, plus community groups, business and industry. The diverse backgrounds of the authors of this volume demonstrate exciting situations in which sustainability is critical. (From the Publisher)
We are the first generation capable of determining the habitability of the plant for humans and other species, writers Anthony Cortese in the introduction. Teachers at every level can play an important role in helping us find a sustainable path.
Exploring ideas about sustainability is appropriate for all disciplines, plus community groups, business and industry. The diverse backgrounds of the authors of this volume demonstrate exciting situations in which sustainability is critical. (From the Publisher)