The Touch of a Chickadee: Transforming Attitudes to Nature.
Overview & Synopsis
Discusses the philosophy of science and education, based on interviews with instructors at Wrigley Corners Outdoor Education Centre (Ontario). Uses hand feeding of chickadees as functional and metaphorical gateway for exploring importance of human contact with nature. Discusses how the personal transformative aspect of outdoor education challenges traditional images of nature and teaching. (RAH)
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Touch of a Chickadee: Transforming Attitudes to Nature. |
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| Author / Organization | Bell, Ann |
| Subject & Discipline | Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-48996 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |