EarthEd (State of the World): Rethinking Education on a Changing Planet

by The Worldwatch Institute

Earth education is traditionally confined to specific ecoliteracy, outdoor education, environmental science. But in the coming century, on track to be the warmest in human history, every aspect of human life will be affected by our changing planet. Emerging diseases, food shortages, drought, and waterlogged cities are just some of the unprecedented challenges that today’s students will face. How do we prepare 9.5 billion people for life in the Anthropocene, to thrive in this uncharted and more chaotic future?

Answers are being developed in universities, preschools, professional schools, and even prisons around the world. In the latest volume of State of the World , a diverse group of education experts share innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a new era. Topics include systems thinking for kids; the importance of play in early education; social emotional learning; comprehensive sexuality education; indigenous knowledge; sustainable business; medical training to treat the whole person; teaching law in the Anthropocene; and more.

EarthEd addresses schooling at all levels of development, from preschool to professional. Its lessons can inform teachers, policy makers, school administrators, community leaders, parents, and students alike. And its vision will inspire anyone who wants to prepare students not only for the storms ahead but to become the next generation of sustainability leaders.  

Genres: Nonfiction, Environment, Education, Sustainability

392 pages, Paperback

Published April 20, 2017

Reviews

[Rhys · Rating 3 out of 5]

State of the World publications are consistently interesting. The education focus for 2017 was very good with a range of essays addressing different age groups and the efforts in different cultures.

As David Orr said: "All education must be environmental education."

[Erdem Karaçeper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaynakların sınırlı ama isteklerimizin sınırsız olduğu bu dünyada daha sürdürülebilir bir yaşam yaratabilmemiz için WorldWatch Enstitüsünün yıllık raporları gerçekten ufuk açıcı. 2017 senesinin alt başlığı eğitim olduğu için ayrıca ilgimi çekti. Kitap her ne kadar çok farkında olmasak da çok yakın bir gelecekte değişen iklim koşulları, kaynakların fütursuzca ve kontrolsüz bir şekilde kullanımı ve kirlilik nedeniyle insanların yaşam alanlarının ve hayat koşullarının derinden etkileneceğini ve bu yeni dünyada yaşayacak insanların ne tür yetkinliklere sahip olması gerektiğini çok farklı bakış açılarından inceliyor.Bu kitapta anaokulundan başlayarak çok farklı eğitim kurumlarında uygulamaya konulabilecek ve hatta halihazırda uygulamaya konmuş çok yaratıcı eğitim sistemleri hakkında detaylı makaleler bulabilirsiniz. Özellikle eğitim, ekoloji ve sürdürülebilirlik konularından birisine ilgi duyuyorsanız kitabın sonunda çok ayrıntılı bir kaynakça da mevcut.

[Tom Uytterhoeven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esential reading for educators

The book offers inspiration, examples and theoretical background for the development of an ecological curriculum. Particularly the first part of the book has some very good contributions, discussing different aspects of education and schooling systems. The second part, on higher education, was a bit less directly applicable to teaching, in my view. However, it did offer some interesting perspectives on the many different reasons why we need to rethink society from an ecological perspective. All in all, worth reading!

[Lander Tee · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book but for the professor who wants to use this as a textbook. Just pick the chapters you want to teach, the book is mostly examples, and the overview can be found in the intro chapter (page 1-25, chapter 1)

[BJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent outlook on how to deal with changing world due to global warming weaving the indigenous outlook in accomplishing sustainability.

[Tropik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nadir örnekleri çoğalması dileği ile anlatıyorlar.

[Natalee Good · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good quick easy read. Recommend for anyone interested in environmental education and learning. Great overview of many different aspects intersecting environmental education.

[Gini · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a few things I disagree with but it's a good book to use for educators who are into rethinking how things are and what they could be

[Mills College Library]

363.70071 E129 2017