Towards a Convergence Between Science and Environmental Education

<p>In the <b>World Library of Educationalists</b> international scholars themselves compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces—extracts from books key articles salient research findings major theoretical and/practical contributions—so the world can read them in a single manageable volume. Readers thus are able to follow the themes and strands of their work and see their contribution to the development of a field as well as the development of the field itself. </p><p>Internationally recognized for his research on environmental education science engagement learning outside the classroom and teacher identity and development in this volume Justin Dillon brings together a thoughtfully crafted selection of his writing representing key aspects of his life and work leading to his current thinking on the need for a convergence of science and environmental education. The chapters are organized around 7 themes: On <i>Habitus; </i>On methodological issues; Developing theories of learning identity and culture; Challenges and opportunities—science the environment and the outdoors; Classroom issues—the emergence of Science|Environment|Health; Science engagement and communication; Science environment and sustainability. </p>