Transformative Environmental Education: Stepping Outside the Curriculum Box

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  • Julie Johnston

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Environmental education has become trapped in the curriculum box. At a time when our students' generation is becoming trapped in a global warming box, their education needs to be rapidly adaptable to the changing state of their planet. Venturing outside the curriculum box takes courage, creativity, and a willingness to let nature serve as the teacher. This paper provides a rationale for stepping outside the box, and discusses my experiences as an environmental education coordinator working to create transformative learning experiences for students.

Author Biography

Julie Johnston

M.Ed Student, Lakehead University Editorial Assistant, Canadian Journal of Environmental education.

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