Article: Pedagogical Frameworks
Beyond the Human Dimension
Emily Gravett and Dorothe Bach
Dorothe’s
Recommendation
Emily Gravett and I wrote this article when we noticed the troubling anthropocentricity of an influential taxonomy commonly used in teaching centers. It invites readers to design courses and educational development programs that are more holistic and inclusive of environmental concerns.
We are in a particular moment in human history when the “wicked problem” of climate change and environmental degradation, as well as the accompanying “eco-anxiety” many of us feel, is urgent and affects all of us. In response, campuses around the country are attempting to address climate change (e.g., “earth day, every day”), from cutting carbon emissions to adding charging stations for electric vehicles to investing in green energy. Educators are rallying for institutions to ramp up their environmental efforts, including through student-focused curriculum change and campus engagement.
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