Explores the ecological and pedagogical images hidden within a tale of the author's returning to the place where he grew up and going for a birding walk with some old friends. Contains 18 references. (DDR)

Traces the development of ecological thought and ideas and offers a new human ecological perspective for educators. Stresses the need for meta-disciplinary views and proposes greater exploration of the subjective, aesthetic, historical, and psychological implications of ecology. (ML)

The recent rise of philosophical speculation about the deeper meaning of ecology has immense implications for all social institutions of contemporary society, including the educational establishment. These implications as well as a philosophy of environmental education (ecophilosophy) are discussed. (JN)

Presents an optimistic overview of the current status of environmental education in Australia. Identifies the positive influences of the National Conservation Strategy for Australia (NCSA) document, federal and state level environmental committees, and the Australian Association for Environmental Education on the growth of environmental education.…

Presents and explains model representing four dimensions of global education: temporal, spatial, issues, and inner. Presents six principal areas covered by humane curricula; the relationships between humane education, environmental education, and human rights education; and two humane education activities for the secondary and elementary/secondary…

Addresses the following issues relevant to coastal zone management: overcrowding, resource exploitation, pollution, agriculture, fisheries, industrial, and other uses. Describes conflicts and trade-offs in management typified by fragmented agency decision making. Discusses implications of the greenhouse effect, sustainable development, and the…

Argues for the necessity of adopting a human ecological framework for the advancement of health. Focusing on the Australian experience, highlights the difficulties in moving beyond the narrow mold of Western Medical Science to a more holistic, quality of life orientation, and suggests that the role of education at all levels of the community is…

Describes a postgraduate, interdisciplinary, 2-year course in Human Ecology that covers 400 lessons, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, and field practices. The first year focuses on the ecology and natural sciences concepts of water, atmosphere, and soil. The second year focuses on human systems, social, economic, medical, political and…

Discusses the role of preservice teacher education in the care and improvement of the environment and the growing recognition among international organizations of the need to make environmental education at this level a priority. Analysis of research findings indicates inadequate provision for environmental education in preservice teacher…