Ecological Literacy - Chapter 6 PDF

 Objectiv es define ecological literacy; distinguish among environmental literacy, ecoliteracy, and ecological literacy; describe an ecoliterate person; and recognize individual and collective roles in protecting and rehabilitating the environment and ecosystem. Introduc...

 Objectiv es define ecological literacy; distinguish among environmental literacy, ecoliteracy, and ecological literacy; describe an ecoliterate person; and recognize individual and collective roles in protecting and rehabilitating the environment and ecosystem. Introductio n Ecological literacy is the ability to understand how natural systems work and use that knowledge to create sustainable communities. It involves understanding the principles of ecological organization, the importance of interdependence, and how to minimize negative impacts on the environment.  Ecological Literacy Ecological Literacy refers to an individual's understanding not only of ecological concepts, but also of his or her place in the ecosystem (Meena&Alison, 2009).  Ecological Literacy David Orr in 1998 indicated that knowing, caring, and practical competence form the foundation for ecological literacy. Orr argued that the ecologically literate person understand the dynamics of the environmental crisis.  Ecological Literacy positive attitudes and values toward the environment are occurred with good knowledge. - Kahyaoglu (2009)  Ecological Literacy Ecological literacy is meant to enable conscious and participant citizens to make informed decisions or take action on environmental issues. -Jordan et Characterizing an Eco literate Person An inquirer Morally responsible A reflective learner Ecologically responsible Intelligently self-directed Seek self-transcendence  ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY ECOLOGICAL LITERACY ECOLITERACY  ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY General Dominant Primary Examples of conception educational pedagogica strategies s of objectives l environme approaches ntal ENVIRONMEN Problem Field Develop Cognitive Case study TAL LITERACY of values problem- Pragmatic Issue solving skills, Affective/ analysis from diagnosis Moral Problem- to action solving Develop a project system of Analysis and ethics clarifications Adopt of values  ECOLOGICAL LITERACY General Dominant Primary Examples of conceptions educational pedagogical strategies of objectives approaches environment al ECOLOGICA Object of study Acquire knowledge of Cognitive Observation L sytem ecological concepts Experentia Demonstratio and principles LITERACY Develop skills related l n to scientific Experimentat method:observation ion & experimentation Case study Develop systems Environment thinking:analysis and synthesis al system Understand analysis environmental Construction  ECOLITERACY General Dominant Primary Examples of conception educational pedagogica strategies s of objectives l environme approaches ntal ECOLITERACY Shared Promote and Cognitive Case study resource for contribute to Pragmatic Social economic Holistic marketing sustainable development that Intuitive/ Sustainable living gaia addresses social consumption equity and ecological Creative activities sustainability Sustainable Develop the many living dimensions of one’s management being in interactions with all aspects of the project Immersion environment. Develop an organic Visualization Greening initiatives in colleges and unversities Environmental and economic Economic benefits sustainability Reputation as a leader Real life work experience through for your students example Improved quality of life in the campus ENHANCE Ecological Literacy is a form of transformative education that requires shifts in three related areas : 1. Perception (seeing) 2. Conception (knowing) 3. Action (doing)  ENHANCE Teachers are also required to shift emphasis through the following: 1. From parts to whole 2. From objects to relationships 3. From objective knowledge to contextual knowledge 4. From quantity to quality 5. From structure to process 6.From contents to patterns  NOTE! Ecological literacy refers to an individual’s understanding not only of ecological concepts, but also of his or her place in the ecosystem. Ecological literacy is a form of transformative education that requires shifts in three related areas: (1) Perception(seeing), (2) conception(knowing), (3) action(doing). The ecologically literate person of the 21st century has a positive view of life, grounded on the faith of interconnectedness, and has the capacity to competently perform significant life work and related tasks. END OF SLIDES