Penn State

Consortium forSocial Movements and Education
Research and Practice

Education and the environmental movement

Education and the environmental movement

Brian Martin
1988
1988

Abstract

Education about 'the environment' played a vital role in the survival of the human species for many millennia. In gatherer-hunter societies, part of being a member of the society was learning about weather, climate, plants, animals, geography and other aspects of nature. Part of this learning was obtained by first-hand experience and part through stories, instruction, rituals and other intimate parts of the culture.

Abstract

Education about 'the environment' played a vital role in the survival of the human species for many millennia. In gatherer-hunter societies, part of being a member of the society was learning about weather, climate, plants, animals, geography and other aspects of nature. Part of this learning was obtained by first-hand experience and part through stories, instruction, rituals and other intimate parts of the culture.

Social Movements

Environmental Rights

Keywords

Community Organizing, Curriculum, Environment, Higher Education, Nonformal Education, North America, Policy

Theme

Popular Education; Adult Education; and Social Movement Learning