Environmentalism & Education

1987 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trevor Blake ◽  
Peter Cock
Keyword(s):  
Graduate School ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Environmental Studies ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Holistic Understanding

AbstractIn this paper we examine the tension between the development of an holistic understanding of the diverse relations linking people and environments and the dominant, technocratic orientation of tertiary environmental studies programs. Different ideologies of environmentalism are seen to be reflected in specific modes of research, education and social practice. We describe how the Graduate School of Environmental Science at Monash University has worked with these tensions. We have sought in the GSES to incorporate a more interdisciplinary, critical environmentalism that may promote a movement towards a more sustainable, equitable and enriching society.

scholarly journals The first issue of InJAST available in print and online

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Dolly Priatna ◽  
Kathryn A. Monk
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Environmental Studies ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Great Pleasure ◽  
Study Programme

It is our great pleasure to announce that the very first issue of the Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies (InJAST) is now be  available   in  both  print  and  online.  This journal has evolved from the Journal of Environmental Education which started in 2015, and was managed  by the Study Programme of Population and Environmental Education, Graduate Programme of Pakuan University. Because this study programme has now become the Study Programme of Environmental Management,  we have decided to establish this new journal to publish scientific articles covering broader environmental issues that are written by the  Indonesian  students  of  graduate programmes either in Pakuan and other universities or researchers. Meanwhile, the publication and management  of the Journal of Environmental Education will be transferred to another relevant faculty or study programme within Pakuan University.We intend the new InJAST to be  published in English (with abstracts  both in English and Bahasa) so that it can reach a wider readership internationally, and we hope encourage international  environmental  students  and scientists working  in Indonesia or on topics of specific relevance to Indonesia,   to disseminate their research results and findings through  this journal.We are pleased to also announce that it has been agreed  in principle that  this new journal will be published collaboratively between the Graduate School of Pakuan University and PERWAKU (Perhimpunan Cendikiawan Pemerhati  Lingkungan  Indonesia,  the Indonesian Association of Environmentalist Scholars). A formal Memorandum of Understanding   between  both  parties  will  be signed in the near future.In this occasion, we, as the chief editors of this new journal, would like to express our gratitude  to various parties and individuals who have supported this initiative,  especially to Prof. Dr. H. Bibin Rubini, M.Pd. (Chancellor of Pakuan University), Prof. Dr. Ing. H. Soewarto Hardhienata (Dean of Graduate School Pakuan University), and Prof. Jatna Supriatna, Ph.D. (Chairman   of   PERWAKU  Indonesia).     We would also like to express special thanks to our national and international  colleagues at Pakuan University  and     elsewhere, who have so generously offered their time as members of the editorial board of the journal.Last but not least, we hope that the Indonesian Journal  of  Applied Environmental Studies  (InJAST) will  provide new  colour and perspectives the scientific journals published by Pakuan Univeristy,  and become the vehicle of choice for environmental  science students  and scientists to disseminate of their work.

Improving Eco-literacy through Service Learning: A Natural History Service Project Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-227
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Collins ◽  
Lynn Donahue
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
College Level ◽  
Service Project ◽  
Holistic Understanding

Eco-literacy (knowledge of natural history, and direct observation of the natural world and the organisms it contains) is critical to a holistic understanding of biology. Many undergraduate biology students lack this knowledge and experience, often because of a lack of engagement with the environmental science curriculum. The effectiveness of service learning is well established, but few examples of service-learning projects in the context of natural history education have been published. We describe how we used best practices for the development of a field-based service-learning project in a college-level natural history course. The project was built around established learning goals and was conducted through a partnership with a local state park. Students worked in groups to conduct bird biodiversity surveys and prepared a printed bird-watching guide, which was presented to park staff. The project was linked to a series of assignments intended to maximize academic and personal growth, including a project plan, progress report, and reflection paper. Students reported increased engagement in the course curriculum and an increased sense of the relevance of the course content.

Curricula For A Sustainable Future: A proposal for integrating environmental concepts into our curricula

2004 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Vanasupa ◽  
Frank G. Splitt
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Research Education ◽  
National Science ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques ◽  
Environmental Concepts

AbstractThe global scientific community recognizes the critical need for industries to develop and practice manufacturing techniques that minimize harm to our environment. In the National Science Board's report Environmental Science and Engineering for the 21st Century, the National Science Foundation was urged to promote “Environmental research, education, and scientific assessment [as] one of NSF's higher priorities.” Although there are a number of independent efforts to fold environmental issues in existing undergraduate curricula, no dominant method has emerged as a means of including these concepts. One of the difficulties in adjusting our materials science and engineering (MSE) curricula is the problem of how and what to include in an already full curriculum. In this paper, we propose a path for integrating environmental and sustainability concepts within the framework of existing curricula. We will suggest learning outcomes for each year of the MSE curriculum and offer examples.

Unraveling The Mechanisms Behind Chinese Outbound Tourist Shopping: A Social Practice Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 109634802095669
Author(s):  
Haipeng Jin ◽  
Gianna Moscardo ◽  
Laurie Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Social Practice ◽  
Practice Theory ◽  
Social Practice Theory ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Practice Perspective ◽  
Tourist Experience ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Chinese Tourists ◽  
Chinese Travelers

Chinese outbound tourist shopping is a prominent phenomenon in many destinations, but the mechanisms behind it have rarely been addressed. This study draws upon social practice theory to examine why shopping dominates the tourist experience of Chinese travelers in Australia. Thirty-two semistructured interviews were conducted to identify key social and consumption practices that lead to the dominance of Chinese outbound tourist shopping. The study argues that the shopping practices of Chinese tourists result from a combination of Chinese consumerism and guanxi maintenance under the condition of outbound travel. This study contributes to a holistic understanding of Chinese outbound tourist shopping by revealing how it is embedded in broader consumption practices in China.

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