Journal article
Ecological dynamics as a theoretical framework for development of sustainable behaviours towards the environment
Environmental Education Research, Vol.19(1), pp.45-63
01/02/2013
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Abstract
This paper proposes how the theoretical framework of ecological dynamics can provide an influential model of the learner and the learning process to pre-empt effective behaviour changes. Here we argue that ecological dynamics supports a well-established model of the learner ideally suited to the environmental education context because of its emphasis on the learner-environment relationship. The model stems from perspectives on behaviour change in ecological psychology and dynamical systems theory. The salient points of the model are highlighted for educators interested in manipulating environmental constraints in the learning process, with the aim of designing effective learning programmes in environmental education. We conclude by providing generic principles of application which might define the learning process in environmental education programmes.
Details
- Title
- Ecological dynamics as a theoretical framework for development of sustainable behaviours towards the environment
- Creators
- Eric Brymer - School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of TechnologyKeith Davids - School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology
- Publication Details
- Environmental Education Research, Vol.19(1), pp.45-63
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Identifiers
- 991012951097802368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article