Ecohumanities and Service Learning: New Directions in Pedagogy

Authors

Kelly Parker, Grand Valley State University

Department

Philosophy

College

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Date Range

2011-2012

Abstract

Students in a humanities-oriented environmental studies capstone course are immersed in collaborative problem-solving. The primary learning experience is a service-learning project in which interdisciplinary teams of students create and implement programs that promote ecological literacy and sustainability in the broader community. The paper surveys the philosophical context for ecohumanities pedagogy, describes the key learning moments of the course, describes specific outcomes, and offers practical advice for implementation of this pedagogical model.

Conference Name

World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities

Conference Location

Federation of Industries / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ScholarWorks Citation

Parker, Kelly, "Ecohumanities and Service Learning: New Directions in Pedagogy" (2011). Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants. 335.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/fsdg/335