Learning in the Age of Climate Disasters: Teacher and Student Empowerment Beyond Futurephobia

Learning in the Age of Climate Disasters offers Regenerative Learning strategies to help students overcome futurephobia and cultivate (re)generative power for sustainable change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 410 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In her groundbreaking book, Learning in the Age of Climate Disasters, author and award-winning teacher Maggie Favretti delves deep into the root causes of futurephobia, a pervasive fear of the future. Through a comprehensive exploration of the contexts and factors contributing to this anxiety, Favretti presents a transformative approach called Regenerative Learning. Rooted in the principles of nature, this learning strategy aims to repair and redesign our systems, fostering a sense of empowerment and reducing the stress associated with our uncertain futures.

Favretti begins by examining the fragmented and hierarchical nature of our current educational systems, which often perpetuate futurephobia. She argues that by nurturing the soil and cultivating the roots of regenerative power, which include love, personhood, people, place, purpose, process, positivity, we can disrupt this destructive pattern. These regenerative elements serve as the foundation for creating a more interconnected and sustainable world.

One of the key insights of Regenerative Learning is the importance of co-empowering youth creativity, agency, and hope. Favretti recognizes that young people are uniquely positioned to drive positive change and create a more sustainable future. By providing them with opportunities to express their ideas, take action, and have a voice, we can empower them to become agents of transformation.

Throughout the book, Favretti includes interviews with and contributions from children and young people, allowing them to share their perspectives and experiences. These insights provide a valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing our generation and highlight the importance of involving young people in the process of learning and decision-making.

In addition to offering practical strategies for implementing Regenerative Learning, the book also includes key takeaways, Seeds for Planting, and tools to help educators and parents implement these ideas in their classrooms and homes. By embracing the principles of Regenerative Learning, we can help students overcome eco-anxiety and find healing connection and meaning for more sustained and regenerative change.

Learning in the Age of Climate Disasters is a must-read for educators, parents, and anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet. By embracing the power of Regenerative Learning, we can create a more resilient and sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.

Weight: 952g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032105352