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“As the Greta Thunberg movement of school strikes has put on display, the young generation …

“As the Greta Thunberg movement of school strikes has put on display, the young generation around the world worries about their future in terms of ecological sustainability and the possible collapse of ecosystems and societies. It is not a farfetched question to ask:

– What might education and schooling look like if students of life were to feel that going to school (or other corresponding outlets of education), rather than striking, was the best way to activate oneself for a sustainable and ecologically rich future?

Viewed from this perspective, the very emergence and persistence of the Greta Thunberg-inspired movements highlight a weakness in the educational systems: Besides a general alienation felt towards schooling, the strikes suggest that education does not seem to sufficiently and effectively harness concern with climate change and related issues of ecological sustainability.

On the flipside, this is not only a challenge; it is also an opportunity. If ecological concern has been shown to energize and inspire youth to learning, innovation, self-organization, and action — couldn’t this be harnessed as a significant force for learning and engagement in the educational process? Can ecological concern be meaningfully directed into playful creativity and intrinsic motivation to learn and to grow?

Arguably, the most ecologically apt educational systems will have an advantage to motivate the young to learn. It may also equip them with skills and understanding that are increasingly useful in times of increasing ecological strain — as both populations and economic output continue to grow.”

To find out how we could incorporate ecological awareness into the school system—and in turn invigorate our children’s education—read the article below.

https://medium.com/@hanzifreinacht/protopian-education-one-cultivating-ecological-relatedness-d3da8309a53b

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