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Derginin Adı:
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International Journal of Environmental and Science Education
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Cilt:
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2012/7
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Sayı:
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1
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Makale Başlık:
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The influence of neurobiology on lifelong ecological literacy and ecological consciousness
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Makale Eklenme Tarihi:
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6.02.2015
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Okunma Sayısı:
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1
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Makale Özeti:
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Since WW2, degradation of our global natural systems has been on the increase. Much of
this degradation has been communicated to the general public via mainstream media and
yet human behaviours do not seem to have changed significantly as a result. It is argued in
this paper that the manner in which our brains and minds work, in particular in regard to the
‘neuroplasticity’ of the brain’s pathways, may contribute to this lack of changed behaviour.
Current research on neuroplasticity and more generally neuroconstructivism is examined. It
is then postulated that we can take advantage of what might appear to be a limitation of
neurobiology by a/ helping the developing mind create meta-values such as ‘having a positive
regard towards natural systems’ that would then be defended by the adult brain and b/
applying the concept of embodiment during instruction. This paper will provide a growth
sequence for lifelong ecological consciousness that incorporates the manifestations of neurobiology
as well as current research involving nature-embedded, embodied experience.
This growth sequence will provide educators at all levels (i.e. lifelong) with an enriched
framework that will assist the learner at various stages of life in becoming a more ecologically
discerning global citizen. The implication for educators is that we need to understand
how each stage of life (i.e. early childhood to adult) is interdependent on preceding stages
and interconnected with all stages as opposed to focussing only on individual stages of cognitive
development.
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