Storytelling For a Greener World: Environment, Community and Story-Based learning (Storytelling (Hawthorn Press)) - Softcover

Alida Gersie; Edward Schiefflin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907359354 ISBN 13: 9781907359354

Publisher: Hawthorn Press Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

The what, why and how of storytelling and storywork to promote environmental mindfulness and sustainable behaviour in adults and children.Written by 21 cutting-edge professionals in story-based learning and pro-environmental change. Shows how to apply this practice, indoors and outdoors, in organisations, NGOs, schools, colleges and communities. A treasury of over 40 stories, many creative activities and detailed descriptions of inspiring practice for both new and seasoned practitioners. Clearly explains how this practice works, why it is effective and how to adapt the ideas to the reader's situation.

About this title

About the Author:

Alida Gersie, an editor and contributor, is a world authority on story-work, therapeutic storytelling and popular education. Anthony Nanson, ecological storyteller, award winning author, master's degrees in science and in creative writing, which he teaches at Bath Spa University. Edward Schieffelin, Emeritus Reader in Anthropology at University College London, researcher in Papua New Guinea, work with WWF South Pacific on Rain Forest issues. Charlene Collison is a consultant on sustainability and futures thinking with government and business. Jonathon Porritt, CBE, is cofounder and program director of Forum for the Future. A leading adviser to business and industry, he was appointed by Tony Blair as chair of the new UK Sustainable Development Commission. He is codirector of The Prince of Wales's Business and Environment Program, as well as a board member of the South West Regional Development Agency in the UK. Porrit was named Green Personality of the Year for 2008. Jon Cree is an ecologist and environmental educator and chairs the Forest Schools National Network

About this edition

• Publisher: Hawthorn Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1907359354
• ISBN 13: 9781907359354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368