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The latest edition of State of the World addresses the critical challenge of teaching sustainability at all levels of education.

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The latest volume in the State of the World series. Earth education is traditionally confined to specific topics: 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.

Author Biography

Through research and outreach that inspire action, the Worldwatch Institute works to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world that meets human needs. The Institute's top objectives are universal access to renewable energy and nutritious food, expansion of environmentally sound jobs and development, transformation of cultures from consumerism to sustainability, and an early end to population growth through healthy and intentional childbearing. Recent editions of Worldwatch's landmark publication, State of the World, include Can a City Be Sustainable? (2016); Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability (2015); and Governing for Sustainability (2013).

Table of Contents

Foreword \ David Orr Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. EarthEd: Rethinking Education on a Changing Planet \ Erik Assadourian PART I. EARTH EDUCATION FUNDAMENTALS Chapter 2. Outdoor School for All: Reconnecting Children to Nature \ David Sobel Chapter 3. Ecoliteracy and Schooling for Sustainability \ Michael K. Stone Chapter 4. Education for the Eighth Fire: Indigeneity and Native Ways of Learning \ Melissa K. Nelson Chapter 5. Pathway to Stewardship: A Framework for Children and Youth \ Jacob Rodenburg and Nicole Bell Chapter 6. Growing a New School Food Culture \ Luis Gonzalez Reyes Chapter 7. The Centrality of Character Education for Creating and Sustaining a Just World \ Marvin W. Berkowitz Chapter 8. Social and Emotional Learning for a Challenging Century \ Pamela Barker and Amy McConnell Franklin Chapter 9. Prioritizing Play \ David Whitebread Chapter 10. Looking the Monster in the Eye: Drawing Comics for Sustainability \ Marilyn Mehlmann with Esbjorn Jorsater, Alexander Mehlmann, and Olena Pometun Chapter 11. Deeper Learning and the Future of Education \ Dennis McGrath and Monica M. Martinez Chapter 12. All Systems Go! Developing a Generation of "Systems-Smart" Kids \ Linda Booth Sweeney Chapter 13. Reining in the Commercialization of Childhood \ Josh Golin and Melissa Campbell Chapter 14. Home Economics Education: Preparation for a Sustainable and Healthy Future \ Helen Maguire and Amanda McCloat Chapter 15. Our Bodies, Our Future: Expanding Comprehensive Sexuality Education \ Mona Kaidbey and Robert Engelman Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION REIMAGINED Chapter 16. Suddenly More Than Academic: Higher Education for a Post-Growth World \ Michael Maniates Chapter 17. Bringing the Classroom Back to Life \ Jonathan Dawson and Hugo Oliveira Chapter 18. Preparing Vocational Training for the Eco-Technical Transition \ Nancy Lee Wood Chapter 19. Sustainability Education in Prisons: Transforming Lives, Transforming the World \ Joslyn Rose Trivett, Raquel Pinderhughes, Kelli Bush, Liliana Caughman, and Carri J. LeRoy Chapter 20. Bringing the Earth Back into Economics \ Joshua Farley Chapter 21. New Times, New Tools: Agricultural Education for the Twenty-First Century \ Laura Lengnick Chapter 22. Educating Engineers for the Anthropocene \ Daniel Hoornweg, Nadine Ibrahim, and Chibulu Luo Chapter 23. The Evolving Focus of Business Sustainability Education \ Andrew J. Hoffman Chapter 24. Teaching Doctors to Care for Patient and Planet \ Jessica Pierce CONCLUSION Chapter 25. The Future of Education: A Glimpse from 2030 \ Erik Assadourian Notes Index

Review

"Perilous times call for smart, hopeful, and vital education, grounded in deep understanding of how the world works and our place in it. EarthEd is a reason to take heart, reminding us that we can learn from educators around the world who are drawing from traditional wisdom, new discoveries about learning, and innovative strategies to prepare and inspire students to become effective actors in our changing world."--Zenobia Barlow, Cofounder and Executive Director of the Center for Ecoliteracy"Without doubt, Earth Ed is a wonderfully tight compilation of ideas."-- "Green Teacher"

Long Description

Earth education is traditionally confined to specific topics: 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 ofState 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.

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"The authors in this volume are among the leaders at the forefront of environmental education. The stories, research, and insight that follow will inspire by the examples, models, and sheer dedication and perseverance."

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"Without doubt, Earth Ed is a wonderfully tight compilation of ideas."

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The latest edition of State of the World addresses the critical challenge of teaching sustainability at all levels of education

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Earth education is traditionally confined to specific topics: 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 knowled≥ sustainable business; medical training to treat the whole person; teaching law in the Anthropoce≠ 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.

Details ISBN1610918428 Pages 376 Publisher Island Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 1610918428 ISBN-13 9781610918428 Format Paperback Imprint Island Press Place of Publication Washington Country of Publication United States DEWEY 333.72071 Media Book Series State of the World (Paperback) Subtitle Rethinking Education on a Changing Planet (State of the World) Author The Worldwatch Institute Short Title EarthEd (State of the World) Language English Edition 3rd Illustrations 30 photographs, 30 illustrations Publication Date 2017-04-20 NZ Release Date 2017-04-20 US Release Date 2017-04-20 UK Release Date 2017-04-20 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2017-04-14 We've got this

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