Book chapter
Moving forward from the margins: education for sustainability in Australian early childhood contexts
International perspectives on the theory and practice of environmental education: a reader, pp.163-178
Environmental discourses in science education, 3, Springer
2018
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Abstract
The early childhood years are regarded as the most significant period for human development. Yet, education investments in environmental education (EE)/education for sustainability (EfS) have been largely overlooked in the early years. This chapter offers an analysis of early childhood education for sustainability (ECEfS) theory and practice in Australia – recognised as a leader in ECEfS. It draws on historical and international contexts, key theoretical perspectives and policy directions informing broader uptake. We believe the Australian experience with ECEfS offers pointers for other parts of the world looking to ramp up their ECEfS activities.
Details
- Title
- Moving forward from the margins: education for sustainability in Australian early childhood contexts
- Creators
- Sue ElliottJulie Davis - Southern Cross University
- Contributors
- Giuliano Reis (Editor of compilation)Jeff Scott (Editor of compilation)
- Publication Details
- International perspectives on the theory and practice of environmental education: a reader, pp.163-178
- Series
- Environmental discourses in science education; 3
- Publisher
- Springer; Switzerland
- Identifiers
- 2942; 991012822200402368
- Copyright
- © 2018 Springer International Publishing AG.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education; School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter