Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-181) and indexes.
Contents:
Conclusion. 10. Foundations for Art Education as Ecopedagogy -- 1. Ecopedagogy -- 2. Ecological Art -- 3. Contemporary Art Education -- Part II. Contemporary Art and Ecopedagogical Curriculum and Methods -- 4. Cultivating Relations and Fostering Empathetic Encounters -- 5. Embracing Natural Cycles and Processes -- 6. Collecting and Visualizing Data for Awareness -- 7. Confronting Capitalocene Violence -- 8. Envisioning Alternate States and Ways of Being -- 9. Greening the School and Revitalizing School Culture -- 10. Restoring Ecosystems and Empowering Communities -- Conclusion.
Summary:
Explore how art education can contribute to a more just and sustainable planet. Making the case that ecopedagogy and eco-art can transform and enrich art education, Bertling introduces these two burgeoning movements and then outlines how they can be infused into K-12 art education. Seven innovative curricular strands are presented to help art teachers embrace natural cycles and processes, envision alternative states and ways of being, restore ecosystems, and empower communities. These strands weave together specific contemporary eco-artworks, cultural and environmental philosophies, and art education methods. Reflective questions, innovative curriculum frameworks, and other resources are provided to support teachers in enacting these inspiring curricular ideas for better social and ecological futures. Curricular themes include attentiveness, relationality, co-creation, consumption, progress, cultural desire, identity stories, restoration, and coalitions. This accessible, full-color text is the first of its kind to provide practical guidance and concrete strategies for educators interested in enacting ecological art instruction.
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