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Contents: Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Review of Research Literature, Models of Teaching in Environmental Education (EE), Methodology, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Summary and Conclusions.
Many people believe that environmental regulation has passed a point of diminishing returns: the quick fixes have been achieved and the main sources of pollution are shifting from large "point sources" to more diffuse sources that are more difficult and expensive to regulate. The political climate has also changed in the United States since the 1970s in ways that provide impetus to seek alternatives to regulation. This book examines the potential of some of these "new tools" that emphasize education, information, and voluntary measures. Contributors summarize what we know about the effectiveness of these tools, both individually and in combination with regulatory and economic policy instruments. They also extract practical lessons from this knowledge and consider what is needed to make these tools more effective. The book will be of interest to environmental policy practitioners and to researchers and students concerned with applying social and behavioral sciences knowledge to improve environmental quality.
From the Preface: -- The Environmental Education Teacher Resource Handbook is one of a series of practical references for curriculum developers, education faculty, veteran teachers, and student teachers. The handbook is designed to provide information on the background of environmental education (EE) curriculum, as well as current, comprehensive information on publications, standards, and special materials for K-12 EE. Think of this handbook as the first place to look when you are revising or developing your EE curriculum-or if you need resource information on EE any time of the year. This handbook does not seek to prescribe any particular form of curriculum, nor does it follow any set of standards or guidelines. Instead, the book provides a general grounding in the EE curriculum, so that you can use this information and then proceed in the direction best suited for your budget, your school, and your district. What this handbook gives you is a sense of the numerous options that are available-it is up to you to use the information to develop the appropriate curriculum or program for your situation.
Businesses play a vital role in the balance of nature, as they use, control, and affect natural resources, wild areas and wildlife, both directly and indirectly. For the interests of both the economy and the environment, it is vital to gain insight into the attitudes, values, and concerns of business and industry and to begin addressing them so as to create a collaborative relationship between environmental educators and businesses. This study focused upon assessing the environmental attitudes and behaviors of over 700 Iowa businesses through a 24 question environmental survey. Results provided a new understanding and awareness of Iowa businesses and indicated networking and partnering opportunities for environmental educators.