ERIC Number: EJ942815
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 15
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Ecological Identity through Dialogue
Scott, Charles
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, v15 p135-149 2010
Martin Buber's philosophy of dialogue offers an epistemic and ontological orientation upon which an ecological identity can be established as part of an integrated, environmental education. I consider here the significance of a relational self in establishing this ecological identity, as well as the benefits from doing so. This relational, dialogical self is developed through a comprehensive, integrated approach of nurturing dialogical capacities: becoming aware, by confirmation of the other, and empathic inclusion. In turn, these capacities can be developed through a praxis of dialogue which includes artistic, contemplative, and relational pedagogical practices. (Contains 4 notes.)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Teaching Methods, Self Concept, Praxis, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Epistemology, Art Activities, Educational Philosophy, Physical Environment
Lakehead University and Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication. Lakehead University Faculty of Education, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada. Fax: 807-346-7771; e-mail: cjee@lakeheadu.ca; Web site: http://cjee.lakeheadu.ca
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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