Children and Sustainable Development Ecological Education in a Globalized World
Antonio M Battro
Children and Sustainable Development Ecological Education in a Globalized World Antonio M Battro - Switzerland Springer International Publishing 2017 - 433 Pages "Images, Graphs, Bars, Tables, Charts" 24 cm
"This book addresses the changes in education practices, especially basic education, necessitated by the global challenges of climate change and sustainable development and in a context characterized by increasing poverty and inequality, migration and refugees. Written by a range of international scholars, scientists and grassroots practitioners from Africa, Latin America, Asia (India, China, Malaysia) and Europe, the individual contributions focus on education policies and child development in various social contexts. Case-based experiences from both developed and developing countries provide inspiration and shed new light on the fundamental changes needed to adapt existing school systems and teacher training to face the challenges of the future. In this regard, the need to empower children themselves is emphasized. All contributions are based on a Workshop hosted in November 2015 by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences at the Vatican entitled ""Children and Sustainable Development: A Challenge for Education"" and follow three other significant events on sustainable development in 2015, namely the publication of Laudato Si', the Encyclical Letter from Pope Francis, the release of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the COP21 Conference in Paris."
English
9783319471297
2016953645
Education-Theory and practice of education
Children and Sustainable Development Ecological Education in a Globalized World Antonio M Battro - Switzerland Springer International Publishing 2017 - 433 Pages "Images, Graphs, Bars, Tables, Charts" 24 cm
"This book addresses the changes in education practices, especially basic education, necessitated by the global challenges of climate change and sustainable development and in a context characterized by increasing poverty and inequality, migration and refugees. Written by a range of international scholars, scientists and grassroots practitioners from Africa, Latin America, Asia (India, China, Malaysia) and Europe, the individual contributions focus on education policies and child development in various social contexts. Case-based experiences from both developed and developing countries provide inspiration and shed new light on the fundamental changes needed to adapt existing school systems and teacher training to face the challenges of the future. In this regard, the need to empower children themselves is emphasized. All contributions are based on a Workshop hosted in November 2015 by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences at the Vatican entitled ""Children and Sustainable Development: A Challenge for Education"" and follow three other significant events on sustainable development in 2015, namely the publication of Laudato Si', the Encyclical Letter from Pope Francis, the release of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the COP21 Conference in Paris."
English
9783319471297
2016953645
Education-Theory and practice of education