Critical Thinking In Biology And Environmental Education

Author : Blanca Puig,María Pilar Jiménez-Aleixandre
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030920067

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Critical Thinking in Biology and Environmental Education by Blanca Puig,María Pilar Jiménez-Aleixandre Pdf

This volume seeks to broaden current ideas about the role of critical thinking (CT) in biology and environmental education considering educational challenges in the post-truth era. The chapters are distributed into three sections, perspectives of a theoretical character (part I), empirical research about CT in the context of biology and health education (part II), and empirical research on CT in the context of environmental and sustainability education (part III). The volume includes studies reporting students’ engagement in the practice of critical thinking, and displays how CT can be integrated in biology and environmental education and why biology and environmental issues are privileged contexts for the development of CT. The chapters examine a range of dimensions of CT, such as skills, dispositions, emotions, agency, open-mindedness, or personal epistemologies. In addition, they explore topics such as climate change, sustainable diets, genetically modified food, vaccination, acceptance of evolution, homeopathy, and gene cloning. Concluding remarks regarding the connections between the chapters and future directions for the integration of critical thinking in biology and environmental education are presented in a final chapter.

Author : Alec Bodzin,Beth Shiner Klein,Starlin Weaver
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789048192229

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The Inclusion of Environmental Education in Science Teacher Education by Alec Bodzin,Beth Shiner Klein,Starlin Weaver Pdf

In the coming decades, the general public will be required ever more often to understand complex environmental issues, evaluate proposed environmental plans, and understand how individual decisions affect the environment at local to global scales. Thus it is of fundamental importance to ensure that higher quality education about these ecological issues raises the environmental literacy of the general public. In order to achieve this, teachers need to be trained as well as classroom practice enhanced. This volume focuses on the integration of environmental education into science teacher education. The book begins by providing readers with foundational knowledge of environmental education as it applies to the discipline of science education. It relates the historical and philosophical underpinnings of EE, as well as current trends in the subject that relate to science teacher education. Later chapters examine the pedagogical practices of environmental education in the context of science teacher education. Case studies of environmental education teaching and learning strategies in science teacher education, and instructional practices in K-12 science classrooms, are included. This book shares knowledge and ideas about environmental education pedagogy and serves as a reliable guide for both science teacher educators and K-12 science educators who wish to insert environmental education into science teacher education. Coverage includes everything from the methods employed in summer camps to the use of podcasting as a pedagogical aid. Studies have shown that schools that do manage to incorporate EE into their teaching programs demonstrate significant growth in student achievement as well as improved student behavior. This text argues that the multidisciplinary nature of environmental education itself requires problem-solving, critical thinking and literacy skills that benefit students’ work right across the curriculum.

Author : Stephen H. Jenkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199981045

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Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology by Stephen H. Jenkins Pdf

The American Association for the Advancement of Science's report on Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education suggests that instructors "can no longer rely solely on trying to cover a syllabus packed with topics" but rather should "introduce fewer concepts but present them in greater depth." They further suggest that the principles embodied in a set of core concepts and competencies should be the basis for all undergraduate biology courses, including those designed for nonmajors. The theme of Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology will be the first and most fundamental of these competencies: the ability to apply the process of science. Biology courses and curricula must engage students in how scientific inquiry is conducted, including evaluating and interpreting scientific explanations of the natural world. The book uses diverse examples to illustrate how experiments work, how hypotheses can be tested by systematic and comparative observations when experiments aren't possible, how models are useful in science, and how sound decisions can be based on the weight of evidence even when uncertainty remains. These are fundamental issues in the process of science that are important for everyone to understand, whether they pursue careers in science or not. Where other introductory biology textbooks are organized by scientific concepts, Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology will instead show how methods can be used to test hypotheses in fields as different as ecology and medicine, using contemporary case studies. The book will provide students with a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of such methods for answering new questions, and will thereby change the way they think about the fundamentals of biology.

Author : Peter H. Raven,Linda R. Berg
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470004479

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Environment by Peter H. Raven,Linda R. Berg Pdf

Covering the enormous environmental challenges facing our world today, this Third Edition helps readers think critically about these challenges and understand the concepts that underlie environmental problems. Rather than telling readers what to think, the book provides the information and tools they need to reach their own conclusions.

Author : Charles Saylan,Daniel T. Blumstein
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520265387

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The Failure of Environmental Education (And How We Can Fix It) by Charles Saylan,Daniel T. Blumstein Pdf

“The hope for the future depends on teaching current and future students the analytical and critical thinking skills for dealing with the most critical problems. My own hope is for this book to be read by everyone, even those outside the field of environmental education. Read this book, read it again, share it widely, and do something - anything - to help our needy and wounded planet."-Marc Bekoff, author of The Animal Manifesto: Six Reasons For Expanding Our Compassion Footprint "Saylan and Blumstein provide a compelling vision of what can be, and what should be, if we have the courage to open our eyes and the boldness to act.”-Peter Saundry, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Council for Science and the Environment “A clarion call to incorporate environmental education in all grades K-12, across all academic disciplines, in order to produce future generations of environmental stewards."-Mark Gold, President, Heal The Bay "We need a sea change in the educational system. After all, if we can teach schoolchildren that vandalism is wrong, why can we not teach them that environmental destruction is wrong? This book is a haunting call to action. A beautifully written manifesto that gets it right."-Ron Swaisgood, Director of Applied Animal Ecology, Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global “The greatest threat to the future of all species on the planet is the huge gap between what is understood about global climate change by the scientific community and what is known about climate change by the people who need to know -- the public. The sound prescriptions in this book need to be read now. We are running out of time.”-Dr. James Hansen, world-renowned climatologist and author of Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity “Environmental education is a disaster and educating the public on environmental issues is the greatest challenge facing humanity today. This book will help us understand why we are headed toward the collapse of civilization, and more important, how to fix it. Packed with sound science, useful information, and brilliant ideas, it is a book we must read, and give, to our local school boards and principals nationwide. Our children will thank us."-Paul R. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb and Humanity on a Tightrope

Author : Miller,Jane Heinze-Fry
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Creative thinking
ISBN : 0534506194

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Critical Thinking for Environmental Science by Miller,Jane Heinze-Fry Pdf

Made up of three chapters, this 96-page booklet is designed to help students understand, strengthen, and apply their critical thinking skills. Chapter One defines critical thinking and discusses how it relates to the study of environmental science. Chapter Two provides different strategies for enhancing critical thinking skills. Chapter 3 presents several questions, exercises, and scenarios that require students to think critically about environmental problems, solutions, and values. A sold supplement for students, this book can also be bundled with the text.

Author : Edward A. Johnson,Michael J. Mappin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521824109

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Environmental Education and Advocacy by Edward A. Johnson,Michael J. Mappin Pdf

This book brings together ecologists, environmental philosophers and educators to address concerns over advocacy in environmental education.

Author : Michael P. Mueller,Deborah J. Tippins,Arthur J. Stewart
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319563756

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Animals and Science Education by Michael P. Mueller,Deborah J. Tippins,Arthur J. Stewart Pdf

This book discusses how we can inspire today’s youth to engage in challenging and productive discussions around the past, present and future role of animals in science education. Animals play a large role in the sciences and science education and yet they remain one of the least visible topics in the educational literature. This book is intended to cultivate research topics, conversations, and dispositions for the ethical use of animals in science and education. This book explores the vital role of animals with/in science education, specimens, protected species, and other associated issues with regards to the role of animals in science. Topics explored include ethical, curriculum and pedagogical dimensions, involving invertebrates, engineering solutions that contribute to ecosystems, the experiences of animals under our care, aesthetic and contemplative practices alongside science, school-based ethical dialogue, nature study for promoting inquiry and sustainability, the challenge of whether animals need to be used for science whatsoever, reconceptualizing museum specimens, cultivating socioscientific issues and epistemic practice, cultural integrity and citizen science, the care and nurturance of gender-balanced curriculum choices for science education, and theoretical conversations around cultivating critical thinking skills and ethical dispositions. The diverse authors in this book take on the logic of domination and symbolic violence embodied within the scientific enterprise that has systematically subjugated animals and nature, and emboldened the anthropocentric and exploitative expressions for the future role of animals. At a time when animals are getting excluded from classrooms (too dangerous! too many allergies! too dirty!), this book is an important counterpoint. Interacting with animals helps students develop empathy, learn to care for living things, engage with content. We need more animals in the science curriculum, not less. David Sobel, Senior Faculty, Education Department, Antioch University New England

Author : Mijung Kim,C. H. Diong
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789460919275

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Biology Education for Social and Sustainable Development by Mijung Kim,C. H. Diong Pdf

In an era of globalization and urbanization, various social, economic, and environmental challenges surround advances in modern biological sciences. Considering how biological knowledge and practice are intrinsically related to building a sustainable relationship between nature and human society, the roles of biology education need to be rethought to respond to issues and changes to life in this biocentury. This book is a compilation of selected papers from the Twenty Third Biennial Conference of the Asian Association for Biology Education 2010. The title, Biology Education for Social and Sustainable Development, demonstrates how rethinking and reconstruction of biology education in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly grounded in deep understandings of what counts as valuable local knowledge, practices, culture, and ideologies for national and global issues, and education for sustainable development. The 42 papers by eminent science educators from Australia, China, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S., represent a diversity of views, understandings, and practices in biology education for sustainable development from school to university in diverse education systems and social-cultural settings in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The book is an invaluable resource and essential reference for researchers and educators on Asian perspectives and practices on biology education for social and sustainable development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Biology
ISBN : 1622577469

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Environmental Education in a High School Biology Class by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wei-Ta Fang,Arba'at Hassan,Ben A. LePage
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811942341

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The Living Environmental Education by Wei-Ta Fang,Arba'at Hassan,Ben A. LePage Pdf

This open access book is designed and written to bridge the gap on the critical issues identified in environmental education programs in Asian countries. The world and its environments are changing rapidly, and the public may have difficulty keeping up and understanding how these changes will affect our way of life. The authors discuss various topics and case studies from an Asian perspective, but the content, messaging, and lessons learned need not be limited to Asian cultures. Each chapter provides a summary of the intensive research that has been performed on pro-environmental behaviors, the experience of people working in industry and at home, and their philosophies that guide them in their daily lives. We highlight humanity’s potential to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by understanding better the environmental psychology, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability and stewardship protection elements that contribute to responsible environmental citizenship. The content of the chapters in this book includes a discussion of the crucial issues, plans, and evaluations for sustainability theories, practices, and actions with a proposed management structure for maximizing the cultural, social, and ecological diversity of Asian experiences compared to other theories and cultures internationally. We intend that the data in this book will provide a comprehensive guide for students, professors, practitioners, and entrepreneurs of environmental education and its related disciplines using case studies that demonstrate the relationship between the social and behavioral sciences and environmental leadership and sustainability.

Author : Judy Braus,David Wood
Publisher : North American Association for Environmental Education
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015034873318

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Environmental Education in the Schools by Judy Braus,David Wood Pdf

Author : Miller
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : 053423903X

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Critical Thinking Exercises for the Living Environment by Miller Pdf

Students strengthen their ability to understand and apply their critical-thinking skills with this 96-page booklet. Part I defines critical-thinking as it relates to environmental issues. Part II offers helpful strategies for enhancing critical-thinking skills. Part III presents questions, exercises, and scenarios that ask you to think critically about specific environmental problems, solutions, and values.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428927605

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Environmental education in the schools creating a program that works. by Anonim Pdf

Author : G. Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1305259696

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Environmental Science by G. Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman Pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE inspires and equips students to make a difference for the world. Featuring sustainability as their central theme, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman emphasize natural capital, natural capital degradation, solutions, trade-offs, and the importance of individuals. As a result, students learn how nature works, how they interact with it, and how they can use various scientific principles based on how nature has sustained life on the earth for billions of years to live more sustainably. Engaging features like "Core Case Studies, and "Connections" boxes demonstrate the relevance of issues and encourage critical thinking. Updated with new learning tools, the latest content, and an enhanced art program, this highly flexible book allows instructors to vary the order of chapters and sections within chapters to meet the needs of their courses. Two new active learning features conclude each chapter. "Doing Environmental Science" offers project ideas based on chapter content that build critical thinking skills and integrate scientific method principles. "Global Environmental Watch" offers online learning activities through the Global Environment Watch website, helping students connect the book's concepts to current real-world issues.