Chapter 6

Ecological Literacy
Objectives

At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

The development of ecological understanding is not simply another subject to be learnt
but a fundamental change in the way we see the world.

-John Lyle, 1994

Characterizing an Ecoliterate Person
Characterizing an Ecoliterate Person

1. Inquirer

actively secures the basic skills and knowledge in

order to carry out ecological responsibilities.
This also enables her to reach her own potential
and place in the physical and natural
environment.
Characterizing an Ecoliterate Person

2. Reflective learner

Who understands the value and limitations of

human knowledge, the power and limitations of
the natural world, the role of intuition in real life
pursuits, and the roles of self as it is manifested
in one’s personal narrative.
Characterizing an Ecoliterate Person

3. Intelligently self-directed

Who engages in self-appraisal, sets new learning

objectives, develops plan to achieve those
objectives, carries out those plans in a flexible
inquiry-directed manner, and reflects on the
whole process.
Characterizing an Ecoliterate Person

4. Morally responsible

Who governs actions with precepts

(responsibility, seeking justice and equality for
all) that maintain harmonious relationships
Characterizing an Ecoliterate Person

5. Seek self-transcendence

Who moves beyond the limitations of personal

ego by identifying with human groups (past and
future), flora and fauna, ecosphere, that
transcend the individual life in scope and time. ‘’
Environmental Literacy, Ecological Literacy,
Ecoliteracy