A selected list of books for educators.
Environmental Education in the 21st Century: Theory, Practice, Progress and Promise
by Joy Palmer (Routledge, 1998)
Teachers who take their role as guardians of the future seriously should make an effort to read this book. — School Science Review
Environmental education is a field characterized by a paradox. Few would doubt the urgency and importance of learning to live in sustainable ways, but environmental education holds nowhere near the priority position in formal schooling around the world that this would suggest. This text sets out to find out why this is so.
Environmental Education Teacher Resource Handbook
by Richard Wilke (Corwin Press, 1995)
One of a series of practical references for teachers, this handbook provides general information on the background of the environmental studies curriculum in the United States. It contains current information on publications, standards and special materials for the curriculum, and is designed to be adapted to suit particular schools.
As If the Earth Matters: Recommitting to Environmental Education
by Thom Henley (New Society Publishers, 2009)
Is environmental education succeeding in producing an eco-aware and conscientious population, or has it "flat-lined"? Lavishly illustrated and packed with fun-filled outdoor educational activities, As If the Earth Matters shows how through immersing our children in the beauty of nature we can motivate them to take an active role in conservation. Perfect for parents, school teachers, camp leaders and nature clubs, this book reawakens a child-like joy and sense of wonder in the natural world.
