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Contemplative Inquiry on Climate Change: Playing with Perspectives part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Abigail Lynam, Fielding Graduate University
Hour long contemplative exercise to explore the psychological, emotional and spiritual dimensions of learning about climate change. Guided perspective-taking exercise in small groups of 3-4 students, with discussion and reflective writing.
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Education, Political Science, Psychology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Group Dialogue – Promise and Peril of the Past and the Future part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Abigail Lynam, Fielding Graduate University
This 1 to 1.5 hour group dialogue offers an exploration of the different ways we respond to learning about climate change. It guides reflection on students' thoughts and feelings (hope and despair), how they view the current moment, the past and the future with regard to human/nature relationships and how to create positive lasting change.
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Subject: Environmental Science, Geography:Human/Cultural, Psychology, Political Science, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values, Health Sciences, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Engaging Contentious Political Issues part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Parakh Hoon
Faculty and students of politics inevitably engage with contentious debates about global inequality and development, conflict, and environmental sustainability. Teaching and learning outcomes in politics tend to ...
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, History, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values, Geography:Human/Cultural
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Engaging Campus Conversations about Climate Action part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Nicky Phear, The University of Montana-Missoula
Campus Climate Conversations are designed to be both educational and "deliberative," meaning students, staff, and faculty interact with one another in small groups to share views and ideas about climate action strategies. This activity is structured to enhance education and engagement, and to generate collaborative climate action strategies.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Education, Psychology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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