Poetry and Sustainability in Education

This edited collection provides practical and theoretical approaches to teaching poetry in the context of environmental sustainability, arguing that it is not a luxury. It focuses on pragmatic classroom activities, policies, and philosophical issues, empowering readers to think imaginatively about sustaining our world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited collection provides educators at all levels with a diverse range of practical and theoretical approaches to teaching poetry in the context of environmental sustainability. The contributors are deeply aware of the pressing urgency facing the planet's ecosystems, which encompass all of us. This volume argues that teaching poetry is not a luxury but a crucial endeavor.

The book is organized into three sections:

Part I focuses on pragmatic approaches to classroom activities and curricular choices. It explores practical strategies for integrating poetry into the curriculum, including lesson plans, activities, and resource suggestions.

Part II delves into policies and politics, particularly the role of the United Nations' Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) program. It examines how poetry can be used to promote sustainable development and address environmental challenges.

Part III takes a broader perspective, exploring the philosophical issues that arise when poems are integrated into sustainability curricula. It examines the role of poetry in fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world and our place within it.

Throughout the book, the contributors emphasize the power of poetry to inspire readers to think creatively about how to sustain and why to sustain our world, its resources, and its beauty. They showcase examples of poetry that engage with environmental issues and encourage readers to see the world through a poetic lens.

This edited collection is a valuable resource for educators who are passionate about promoting environmental literacy and sustainability. It provides a wealth of practical ideas and insights that can be used in the classroom to engage students and inspire them to take action toward a more sustainable future.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030955755
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022