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Science Ends Where Environmental Education Begins: Putting Science into Perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2015

Angelina Galang
Angelina Galang*
Affiliation:
Miriam College, Quezon City, Philipines
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Abstract

This paper starts with an account of some of my childhood experiences, ones provided by my father, the original environmentalist in my life and a practising scientist. I continue with a discussion of the need for environmental educators to view science from an informed perspective. It is essential that we help our students to understand the workings of nature and that science has inherent limitations in its ability to explain those workings.

I indicate that what is needed if humans are to live in partnership with the Earth is sensitivity to and appreciation of the complexities and aesthetics of its environments from which a culture of nurturing and personal involvement should emerge.

I conclude that it is equally important that environmental educators include in their lessons current scientific views, and direct experience in thought-provoking and valuing exercises.

Type
Research Article
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Australian Journal of Environmental Education , Volume 13 , 1997 , pp. 17 - 20
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1997

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