Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A philosophical analysis of David Orr's theory of ecological literacy: biophilia, ecojustice and moral education in school learning communities. |
| Authors: |
Mitchell, Debra1 dbmitchl@uga.edu, Mueller, Michael1 mmueller@uga.edu |
| Source: |
Cultural Studies of Science Education. Mar2011, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p193-221. 29p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Moral education, *Ideology, Social ecology, Social justice |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| People: |
Orr, David |
| Abstract: |
In his writings, David Orr claims that the US is in an 'ecological crisis' and that this stems from a crisis of education. He outlines a theory of ecological literacy, a mode by which we better learn the ecology of the Earth and live in a sustainable manner. While emphasizing a shock doctrine, the diagnosis of 'crisis' may be correct, but it is short-lived for children and adults of the world. In this philosophical analysis of Orr's theory, it is argued that we move beyond the perspective of crisis. By extending Orr's ecological literacy with biophilia and ecojustice and by recognizing the importance of experience-in-learning, science education is envisioned to incorporate values and morals within a longer term ideology of educational reform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
