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Spanning three generations of teacher-writers, Caribbean Writers on
Teaching Literature speaks to the emergence of a distinct body of
teaching styles, approaches, methods and philosophy for teaching
literature. Each generation enriched by the others has extended the
field of literature teaching. With its collection of eighteen
interviews and its insightful theoretical discussions on creative
ways of teaching literature, Caribbean Writers on Teaching
Literature is an innovative and significant text on the pedagogy of
literature. Grounded in the practice of teacher-writers in lecture
rooms and classrooms this text has much to offer every teacher of
literature. All the interviewees are teachers and writers. They
bring to the field of teaching literature the perspective of the
literary insider as well as the teacher. Passionate about
literature, these teacher-writers highlight literature's value and
necessity for enriching the quality of life in our societies. The
text embodies the experience of teaching literature. Each
interviewee recalls what it is like to create interesting and
meaningful experiences with literary texts within the larger
context and understanding of the purpose of literature. Reflecting
on memorable as well as challenging experiences in teaching, these
teacher-writers uncover unique pathways for engaging students in
the study of literature.
Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy,
Processes and Practices offers a unique perspective on educational
approaches to creating a sustainable world. Lorna Down and Therese
Ferguson complement their theoretical discussions with practical,
"real world" engagements. Case studies and current research ground
teaching and learning for sustainability and enable diverse
communities of learners, inside and outside of classrooms, to
transform their societies. With its emphasis on the crucial role of
education for the transformation to a peaceful, just, inclusive and
environmentally sustainable world, this book is a valuable resource
for students, lecturers and researchers working in education for
sustainable development across disciplines. It also is a
significant text for those working in community-based,
non-governmental and intergovernmental fields.Education for
Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy, Processes and
Practices effectively addresses global sustainable development
goals, the challenges of the climate crisis, environmental
degradation, and social and economic injustices. In exploring and
critically examining educational approaches to revisioning and
transforming humanity's relationships with self, others and the
environment, Down and Ferguson distil what it means to educate for
sustainability and to educate for the care and respect for all of
life.
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