Community-Based Eco-Education: Sound Ecology and Effective Education

The authors report on the development of a college-level eco-educational course that attempts to capitalize on the ecological and educational strengths of ecotourism by establishing a partnership with a local community. The course (a) offers an international experience; (b) emphasizes interdisciplin...

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Published in:The Journal of environmental education 2001, Vol.33 (1), p.12-16
Main Authors: Niesenbaum, Richard A., Gorka, Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community Relations
Conservation Education
Cooperation
Costa Rica
Economics
ecotourism
Educational Objectives
Environmental Education
Incentives
Interdisciplinary Approach
partnerships
Program Development
Research Projects
Second Languages
Service Learning
Student Research
Sustainability
Tourism
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Summary:The authors report on the development of a college-level eco-educational course that attempts to capitalize on the ecological and educational strengths of ecotourism by establishing a partnership with a local community. The course (a) offers an international experience; (b) emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, community interaction, experiential and service learning, and the application of lessons learned abroad and at home; and (c) is consistent with the objectives of the liberal arts institution that offered it. We focus the course on the fundamental link between environmental and cultural conservation in Latin America. Costa Rica is the current model and destination. Throughout this article suggestions are offered for establishing community partnerships for effective international eco-educational program development.
ISSN:0095-8964
1940-1892
DOI:10.1080/00958960109600796