Environmental Education
Information compiled by Annique Sampson to help inform and empower YOU!!!
SECTION 1: What is environmental education (EE)?
A brief look at the history of EE (focused primarily on EE in the United States). While there is no consensus on the standard definition of environmental education, several working definitions have been influential in the development of EE programs. This section will explore some of these and will present:
*The foundational perspectives of EE
*A timeline of important events
Click here http://eelink.net/perspectives-timeline.html to see a more comprehensive and in depth timeline of events which have influenced EE in the United States. EE link also explores a plethora of links to many other publications, organizations, events not covered here. A great resource!
SECTION 2: Why is environmental education important?
The growing environmental crisis calls for ecologically literate citizens.
SECTION 3: Is environmental education under attack?
What are the criticisms of EE? Why is it controversial?
SECTION 4: How can I support environmental education in my community?
Learn how to get involved!
SECTION 5: Works cited and additional resources
Get the references and links to learn more. Also, discover additional journals, authors, EE organizations and related web sites will help you in your explorations in EE.