Addresses the issue of quality within inquiry which uses narrative forms of representing human experience. Focuses on environmental education research. (Contains 101 references.) (DDR)

Describes an interdisciplinary project involving university researchers, community groups, and industry partners in a collaborative dialogue about sustainability. Focuses on the Georgia Basin Futures Project. (Contains 20 references.) (DDR)

Points out that outdoor education in the United Kingdom is long on practice and short on theory and begins to address this issue by drawing on secondary sources that address environmental philosophy. (Contains 66 references.) (DDR)

Outlines necessary components of successful indigenous environmental education programs at the post-secondary level based on participation in three such programs as a program developer/director, curriculum developer, and instructor; explores current literature, and presents personal experiences from an Anishinaabe student studying Western science.…

Explains the importance of cross-cultural communication and gains special significance in the comprehension of environmental degradation and the identification of environmental solutions. Questions multicultural environmental education as a solution to the problems. (Contains 23 references.) (Author/YDS)

Examines African women's cultural knowledge of environmental education within a specific case study in rural Kenya. Indicates that rural women are connected to the land and the environment. Suggests that the knowledge that women have on the environment could be incorporated into teaching environmental education. (Contains 42 references.)…

Explores some of the headwork that goes into textwork in environmental education research. Reflects upon some of the institutional and epistemological issues associated with writing social science research texts. (Contains 26 references.) (Author/YDS)

Uses lyrics and musical styles to illustrate the role of music in educating young people about ecosystem fragility and the cultural importance of rural resources. Describes the east coast fishery prior to and following the announcement of the Northern Cod fishery moratorium in 1992. (Contains 40 references.) (Author/YDS)

Points out that little attention is given to environmental education research in preservice education programs in Canada. Introduces a national survey using a modified version of Towler's questionnaire to investigate the current status of environmental education that preservice teachers receive in their preparation programs. (Contains 28…

Points out that climate change is an ideal pedagogical tool for encouraging a number of desirable outcomes in environmental education. Climate change can be used to teach about complex systems. (Contains 16 references.) (DDR)

Suggests that the curricular fit of climate change is best in Earth systems-oriented classrooms. Discusses the opposition to human-mediated climate change as a curriculum topic. (Contains 32 references.) (DDR)

Presents a large-scale teacher development program, a personal greenhouse gas calculator, and resources for teachers and students. (Contains 57 references.) (DDR)

Presents interviews with scientists and policy analysts about reasons for scientific disagreement on climate change and whether action is needed immediately. (Contains 19 references.) (DDR)

Identifies and describes misconceptions held by preservice elementary teachers about the greenhouse effect, atmospheric ozone, and acid precipitation. (Contains 28 references.) (DDR)

Presents the results of a qualitative study designed to discover people's knowledge, opinions, and feelings about climate change. Recommends some educational strategies based on the results of the study. (DDR)