{"product_id":"earthwards-transformative-ecological-education-9781912480913","title":"Earthwards: Transformative Ecological Education","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"Earthwards\u003c\/i\u003e is both a direction and a statement of intent. It signifies a shift--the desire to move from where we are toward a new position that is healthy for ourselves and the planet. It acknowledges that we can start in the direction we intend from wherever we are and move forward step by step. \u003ci\u003eEarthwards\u003c\/i\u003e also emphasizes a new role for humans who choose to care for Earth as both stewards to and \u003ci\u003eallies\u003c\/i\u003e with the rest of the living biome.\" (from the introduction)\u003cp\u003eKatharine Burke was asked by a student, \"Miss, do you think we are going extinct?\" She recognized a growing malaise in response to the climate crisis and asked herself how we, as teachers, can help these capable yet vulnerable young people develop the ecological literacy and personal resilience they need. She provoked her students to think and act ecologically. She then invited other teachers to\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eparticipate in action research for developing nature connectedness with the students. This book shares those transformative stories, concepts, and methods of connecting with nature for life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarthwards \u003c\/i\u003eshifts the lens from using nature as a throwaway object to understanding nature as a living organism. This crucial paradigm shift comes through peak experiences of nature. The educator's job is both to create the conditions for such transformative ecological experiences and then to bring out the students' observations, feelings, thoughts, and questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducators can use innovative action\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eresearch to engage with students in a variety of settings--classrooms, clubs, volunteer groups, outdoors, gardens, forest experiences, camping, and hiking. Sharing these learning stories helps to build the culture of a real eco-school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes stories of practical learning, from primary through secondary school; ecological principles, a reflection section for educators, a \"curriculum connections\" section to bring the principles into practice, and suggestions for multiple age groups. Helpful resources, a comprehensive bibliography, index and sharing website offer further help to educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatharine Burke holds a MEd in Nature, Ecology and Sustainability. She is a Regenerative Design Practitioner and a Permaculture farmer. She teaches Nature Connectedness sessions for Rudolf Steiner University College, Oslo, founded the Small Earth Institute in 2017 for school ecological awareness and action, offering workshops for teachers and for the sustainable development of schools. She is newly retired from Skagerak International School, Sandefjord Norway, where she taught for 21 years. She hosts the website EARTHWARDS:: https: \/\/earthwards.mn.co\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hawthorn Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500370559250,"sku":"9781912480913","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f90b0913-89b4-45ae-8e89-cc58b89435a5.jpg?v=1753190548","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/earthwards-transformative-ecological-education-9781912480913","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}