www.ccp-online.org | CCP 2 (2008): 60-66
Environmental Sociology in Higher Education: Engaging students in active learning processes
Abstract: In order to explore the reciprocal relationship between humans and their environment, environmental sociology instructors in institutions of higher education usually want their students to be able to: become familiar with the main sociological perspectives and concepts in environmental sociology, have a greater understanding of environmental problems, better appreciate how individuals, social organizations and social movements interact with the environment and impacts thereof, be able to discuss current literature in the field of environmental sociology and further develop their writing ability, their capacity for critical thinking, for research and analysis. In order to support and promote the above objectives it is important to use active learning approaches as opposed to passive ones. To this purpose, this paper outlines a number of learning techniques such as concept assignments, field activity report, jigsaw, position papers, questionnaire analysis, reciprocal peer tutoring, scripted cooperative dyads and structured controversy. In each case reference is made to specific examples from the field of environmental sociology.
Keywords: Environmental Sociology, Active Learning, Higher Education
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Contact:
Evangelos I. Manolas,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Forestry and Management of the
Environment & Natural Resources Democritus University of Thrace,
193, Pantazidou Street, 68 200 Orestiada, GREECE
Email: emanolas@fmenr.duth.gr
Telephone: + 30 2552 0 41157