The Future of Sustainability Education at North American Universities

The Future of Sustainability Education at North American Universities
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Publisher : University of Alberta
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781772126662
ISBN-13 : 1772126667
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Book Synopsis The Future of Sustainability Education at North American Universities by : Naomi Krogman

Download or read book The Future of Sustainability Education at North American Universities written by Naomi Krogman and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2023-02-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection explores sustainability education in the North American academy. The authors advocate for a more integrated approach to teaching sustainability in order to help students address the most pressing problems of the world, embrace experimentation, and foster more meaningful involvement with the communities in which universities are located. Throughout, they remain focussed on identifying opportunities for sustainability in higher education and suggesting specific strategies and tactics to achieve them. Recommendations include pedagogical and structural changes aimed at helping students understand the systems in which they can advance sustainability. This timely volume will be of interest to scholars, academic leaders, policy makers, societal partners in research, and private-sector leaders interested in advancing the sustainability agenda. Contributors: Apryl Bergstrom, Christopher G. Boone, Ann Dale, Thomas Dietz, Roger Epp, Allison F.W. Goebel, Kourosh Houshmand, Robert H. Jones, Naomi Krogman, Shirley M. Malcom, Robert E. Megginson, Patricia E. (Ellie) Perkins, Vicky J. Sharpe, Toddi A. Steelman


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