دانلود کتاب Educating for Sustainability in a Small Island Nation: Voices from Early Childhood Education (International Explorations in Outdoor and Environmental Education, 11)

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Series Editors’ Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Permissions
Contents
Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Framing: Young Children’s Environmental Interests
Introduction
Why the Environment Is Important
Why Early Childhood Matters
Why Early Childhood Education Matters
Why Small Island States Matter
Setting the Scene
Key Argument of the Book
Chapter Overviews
References
Chapter 2: Colonialism, Small Island States and Sustainability
Introduction
Defining the ‘Small’ Island
Isolation, Society, Politics and Belonging
Malta’s Colonial History
The Sustainability of Small Island States
Human-Environment Relationships as a Way to Environmental Sustainability
The Environment, Environmental Sustainability, and the Maltese
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Education and Sustainability: Debates, Tensions, and Possibilities in Practice, Policy and Research
Introduction
International Recommendations for Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development
Education for Sustainable Development in Early Childhood: An Historical Overview
Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: What Is It About?
Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: Pedagogy and Practice
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Early Childhood Education for  What?! The Maltese Education System, the Environment and Sustainability
Introduction
The Maltese Education System: An Overview
Educational Reforms in Malta
Early Childhood Education: A Closer Look
Training of Early Childhood Teachers
Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development in Malta
Early Childhood Education for Sustainability in Malta: Moving Forward from the Margins
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Listening to Stories that Matter
Introduction
A Theoretical Framework for Listening to Young Children in Environmental Research
The Participants
Research with Young Children
Ways of Listening to Young Children
Observations
Researcher’s Journal
Interviews
Interview Techniques with Young Children
A Hand-Held Puppet
Photography
Children’s Drawings
Ethical Considerations
Data Analysis
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Malta and Its Environment: Stories Told by Children
Introduction
The Two Schools
The Head of School – Mr. D
Case Studies in Kindergarten 1
The Teacher – Ms. A
Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s Perceptions
Natasha, Sarah’s Mother
Reflections on Sarah’s Perceptions
Dalton’s Story
Dalton’s Perceptions
Jeanette, Dalton’s Mother
Reflections on Dalton’s Perceptions
Jazlyn’s Story
Jazlyn’s Perceptions
Josephine, Jazlyn’s Mother
Reflections on Jazlyn’s Perceptions
Case Studies in Kindergarten 2
The Teacher – Ms. P
Denzil’s Story
Denzil’s Perceptions
Georgia, Denzil’s Mother
Reflections on Denzil’s Perceptions
Ayida’s Story
Ayida’s Perceptions
Jacqueline, Ayida’s Mother
Reflection on Ayida’s Perceptions
Thea’s Story
Thea’s Perceptions
Catherine, Thea’s Mother
Reflections on Thea’s Perceptions
Case Study in Year 1
The Teacher – Ms. L
Amie’s Story
Amie’s Perceptions
Alison, Amie’s Mother
Reflections on Amie’s Perceptions
Case Studies in Year 2
The Teacher – Ms. N
Ylenia’s Story
Ylenia’s Perceptions
Robert, Ylenia’s Father
Reflections on Ylenia’s Perceptions
John’s Story
John’s Perceptions
Reflections on John’s Perceptions
Jaylee’s Story
Jaylee’s Perceptions
Reflections on Jaylee’s Perceptions
Liam’s Story
Liam’s Perceptions
Marija, Liam’s Mother
Reflections on Liam’s Perceptions
Case Study in Year 2
The Teacher – Ms. M
Francesco’s Story
Francesco’s Perceptions
Julie, Francesco’s Mother
Reflections on Francesco’s Perceptions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Young Children and the Environment: Visions of Nature
Introduction
The Environment as Nature
The Environment as a Sense of Place and Identity
Human-Environment Relationship
The Environment as an Asset
Fear for the Environment
A Positive Outlook
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Young Children and Environmental Sustainability: An Emerging Relationship
Introduction
Conservation of Natural Resources
Environmental Responsibility
Major Environmental Sustainability Issues of Concern and Proposed Actions – Litter and Air Pollution
Major Environmental Sustainability Issues of Concern and Proposed Actions – Local Vs Global Environmental Issues
Socio-Cultural, Political and Economic Dimension of Environmental Sustainability
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Contextual, Cultural or What? Influences on Children’s Environmental Perceptions
Introduction
Child Characteristics
Lost for Words
Environmental Worldviews and Personal Experience
The Family
The School
The Media
Politics
Culture
Religion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Intergenerational Learning: Environmental Literacy in the Family and Beyond
Introduction
Adult-to-Child Intergenerational Learning
Parent-to-Child Intergenerational Learning
Parent-to-Child Intergenerational Learning and Gender
Child-to-Adult Intergenerational Learning
School-to-Child Intergenerational Learning
Grandparent-to-Grandchild Intergenerational Learning
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Early Childhood Education for Sustainability in the Postcolonial Era: Knowledge, Identity, Power and Voice of Early Childhood Teachers
Introduction
The Significance of Place
Funds of Knowledge
Funds of Identity
Funds of Knowledge and Funds of Identity in ECEfS
Teachers’ Funds of Knowledge
Teachers’ Funds of Identity
A Colonial Legacy
A Eurocentric Legacy
Teacher Training
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Bringing the Stories Together: The Way Forward
Introduction
A Critical Reflection on the Implementation of ECEfS in Malta
A Way Forward
Conclusion
References
Name Index
Subject Index