An ecological critique of education

This discussion is a critical analysis of mainstream Western education. It explores the system's historical ties with industrial civilization, and considers how both have emerged from a mechanistic worldview, and how the education system has evolved to serve the interests of capitalism and colo...

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Auteur principal: LeFay, Raven (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Taylor & Francis 2006
Dans: International journal of children's spirituality
Année: 2006, Volume: 11, Numéro: 1, Pages: 35-45
Sujets non-standardisés:B Corporation
B Ecological
B Consumer
B Education
B Globalization
B Greening
B Programme scolaire
B Knowledge
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Résumé:This discussion is a critical analysis of mainstream Western education. It explores the system's historical ties with industrial civilization, and considers how both have emerged from a mechanistic worldview, and how the education system has evolved to serve the interests of capitalism and colonialism. The corporate takeover of the education system is addressed, along with the appropriation of environmental education. Finally, a vision for a new ecological education is presented, one that is rooted in a holistic worldview and which has the potential to foster a sustainable human culture.
ISSN:1469-8455
Contient:Enthalten in: International journal of children's spirituality
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13644360500503290