CLD 213 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Biocultural Diversity, Mind Map, John Cena
12 Apr 2017
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Nature, inquiring, exploration of environment around you. Study of relationships of living organisms and their environment: humans, animals. Biodiversity: range of living things in environment. Opening key concept: environment, community, learning, knowledge. Alternative models of environmental education: nature-centred, ecology-centred, connection of nature, humans, community, and spiritual ecology, integrate traditional indigenous knowledge and wisdom, ecological development of identity (place) Analyzing cultural assumptions that underlie social inequalities and ecological degradation that are reproduced. Recognizing the relationship among domination of nature and domination of oppressed groups. Ending practices of exploitation and cultural colonization by western industrialized nations. Revitalizing the commons to achieve a healthier balance in community life. Ensuring that the prospects of future generations are not diminished by the globalization of the west"s industrial culture. Reducing the threat to earth democracy decision making and responsibility that recognizes the right of natural systems to reproduce themselves.
