21st Century Environmental Education -- Theory. Practice. Progress and Prospects: Theory. Practice. Progress and Prospects

Author: JoyA. Palmer
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Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The teaching model adopted in environmental education requires a change in the relationship between teachers and students in traditional teaching; advocates "learning in the environment," emphasizes participation, and guides education towards integration with life and society. This book explores the complexity of environmental education, describes the events and developments in the field during the late 20th century, and highlights the urgent areas for priority development and their potential as the century enters the 21st. The book provides abundant literature and materials, and summarizes the core concepts of some important global actions to advance environmental education along with relevant documents.