Climate Literacy in Education

Implementing Ecojustice Praxis in Children's Literature Courses

Karen Hindhede

Central Arizona College

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/cle.v2i1.5855

Keywords: children's literature, ecojustice pedagogy, Ecojustice praxis

Abstract

Faculty must do more to include ecojustice pedagogy, including climate change education, in higher education. This article describes how I infused ecojustice pedagogy into my undergraduate children's literature course. I share my experiences on developing an ecojustice praxis over a three-semester period. Using the three prongs of sustainability (ecology, economics, and equity), I provide suggestions for incorporating texts, vocabulary, and heuristics, specific activities and assignments.