Interdisciplinary Environmental Education: Communicating and Applying Energy Efficiency for Sustainability
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Authors
Pearce, Joshua M.
Russill, Chris
Date
2005
Type
journal article
Language
en
Keyword
service learning , interdisciplinary , energy efficiency , sustainability , environmental education , environmental communication
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Abstract
This paper demonstrates that interdisciplinary alliances on environmental education projects can effectively address the gap between complex environmental problems in the real world and disciplinary curricula in a university. We describe an alliance between an advanced communication course and a general science course wherein we addressed interconnections of energy efficiency, economics, and global climate change with respect to their impact on individuals, local businesses, and society. This project established that an interdisciplinary environmental project focused on local solutions to global problems is both a valuable learning tool for students and an effective method of accelerating the application of appropriate technologies.
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Citation
Joshua M. Pearce and Chris Russill, “Interdisciplinary Environmental Education: Communicating and Applying Energy Efficiency for Sustainability”, Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 4(1), 65-72, 2005.
Publisher
Routledge: Taylor and Francis Group