In this episode, I am joined by Nelson Lebo, organic farmer, teacher, and Ph.D. candidate in education. Nelson and I discuss today’s crisis in education, and we reframe the debate towards one where permaculture becomes the lynch pin in a strategy to promote personal transformation through hands-on science education. Issues like Peak Oil and climate change are also addressed.
Some useful links are below.
Futurescenarios.org: David Holmgren’s excellent work on the twin crisis of climate change and Peak Oil
The End of Suburbia: You Tube version of the film mentioned by Nelson in the podcast
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3 responses to “Episode #67: Reinventing Education — Permaculture and Transformational Learning”
Hello. Thank you for your podcast today — Reinventing Education. I felt compelled to write and share with you information about our pioneering Center for Creative Change at Antioch University Seattle, a collection of graduate programs (including my Environment & Community Program) framed by and committed to collaborative, whole-person, transformational learning and reflective practice.
For over a decade, I have been teaching / practicing a variety of sustainable living and community development graduate courses (including permaculture and eco-design courses) and connect my teaching/learning (and that of my students and colleagues) to real-world contexts. It is truly “nutritious learning” as I like to think of it. Readers/listeners (and Nelson) can check us out at . Thanks again for a great show! jms
The AUS website was omitted from my previous post. Here it is again for more information: http://www.antiochseattle.edu/ec
Best regards from Seattle.
jms
Just wanted to tell you, (Frank Aragona), that I really am enjoying all the podcasts that you have put out and I hope that you continue to produce them so that everybody can continue to listen and learn. Additionally, I think that a lot of people listen but don’t post comments (I have listened intently to almost all your podcasts and this is the first time I have posted a comment) so I wouldn’t be discouraged if you are not getting a huge amount of feedback. Although not directly related to this podcast, I would really enjoy a podcast discussing pastured animal products versus feedlot animal products. Thank you so much for the service you are doing for our environment and I am sure the people of the world will increasingly appreciate it.