Developing a Pedagogy of Education for Sustainable Futures: Experiences and Observations from Danish Preschools. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Broström, Stig; Frøkjær, Thorleif
• Other Names: Samuelsson Ingrid Pramling guest-editor.; Li Minyi guest-editor.; Hu Aihua guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: ECNU review of education. Volume 2:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 475
• Page End: 496
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Action research -- play -- playworld -- science -- sustainable development; Education -- China -- Periodicals; Education -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 370.951
• DOI: 10.1177/2096531119893306
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2096-5311

Abstract

Purpose: This article aims to outline an approach to education for sustainability based on play and science activities. Design/Approach/Methods: While deviated from traditional academic articles, this article has combined knowledge drawn from various action research projects and personal observations from a number of preschool settings. Findings: The article results in the development of an educational method: a scientific playworld to support emergent science and sustainability. Originality/Value: The constructed educational approach is value - oriented and challenges children to strike a balance between pessimism and optimism in addressing major societal themes.