Book description
A new integration of Goleman's emotional, social, and ecological intelligence
Hopeful, eloquent, and bold, Ecoliterate offers inspiring
stories, practical guidance, and an exciting new model of education
that builds - in vitally important ways - on the success of social and
emotional learning by addressing today's most important ecological issues.
This book shares stories of pioneering educators, students, and
activists engaged in issues related to food, water, oil, and coal in
communities from the mountains of Appalachia to a small village in the
Arctic; the deserts of New Mexico to the coast of New Orleans; and the
streets of Oakland, California to the hills of South Carolina.
Ecoliterate marks a rich collaboration between Daniel Goleman
and the Center for Ecoliteracy, an organization best known for its
pioneering work with school gardens, school lunches, and integrating
ecological principles and sustainability into school curricula. For
nearly twenty years the Center has worked with schools and
organizations in more than 400 communities across the United States
and numerous other countries.
Ecoliterate also presents five core practices of emotionally
and socially engaged ecoliteracy and a professional development guide.
Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist, former
New York Times science reporter, and author of the classic
Emotional Intelligence.
Lisa Bennett is the communications director of the Center for
Ecoliteracy, a longtime writer about the environment, health, and
education. She is also a former fellow at Harvard University's Center
on Press, Politics, and Public Policy.
Zenobia Barlow is the executive director and cofounder of the
Center for Ecoliteracy and coeditor of Ecological Literacy:
Educating Our Children for a Sustainable World.
