Journal article
Environmental art as an innovative medium for environmental education in Biosphere Reserves
Environmental Education Research, Vol.23(9), pp.1307-1321
2017
Abstract
A key goal of Biosphere Reserves (BR) is to foster environmental education for sustainable development. In this study we systematically analyse two cases in which environmental art is used as a mechanism to engage communities in 'building environmental understanding', in Noosa BR in Australia and North Devon BR in the United Kingdom. Data were derived through document analyses, site visits, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews conducted with the audience, artists, and residents. The study concludes that environmental art can build understanding through (1) exchanging ideas and providing dialogue (2) building a sense of place (3) clarifying and enhancing the understanding of information and issues, and (4) generating concern. Consequently environmental art should be considered an innovative addition to the suite of environmental education tools used in other BRs and community organisations that aim to educate about the environment.
Details
- Title
- Environmental art as an innovative medium for environmental education in Biosphere Reserves
- Authors
- Megan Marks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawLisa Chandler (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawClaudia Baldwin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- Environmental Education Research, Vol.23(9), pp.1307-1321
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1080/13504622.2016.1214864
- ISSN
- 1350-4622
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450921402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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