Includes bibliographical references (p.189- 195) and index.
Contents:
Introduction. Ecology : a pathway to connecting with nature -- pt. 1. Connecting with nature, an ecological approach : goals, activities, field trips, nature stories, nature's driving force for change. Early memories and the nature connection ; Goals of an ecological approach ; Developing awareness and exciting interest ; Learning from successful cooperative models ; Listening in on a naturalist's experiences ; Evolution : nature's driving force for change -- pt. 2. Nature bonding : impediments and hopeful prospects. The high cost of ecological illiteracy ; Hopeful prospects : an historic message that almost succeeded, some reasons for hope -- pt. 3. Suggestions for some educational priorities. Educational responses ; Conclusion.
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