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The interspecies educator's cybernetic world.
- Source :
- Kybernetes; 2013, Vol. 42 Issue 9/10, p1304-1312, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to interconnect pedagogy and biology via second-order cybernetics. Design/methodology/approach – The approach taken is that of a synthesis. Findings – Biology can better deal with intersubjectivity within and between species by incorporating approaches and theory from education inquiry. Conversely, educators can de-anthropocentrize their discipline by entering into learning relationships with other species. By rallying around the concept of "education", second-order cybernetics plays a role in both syntheses. Practical implications – De-anthropocentrizing education could have practical value in creating ecologically relevant education for children and in developing more integrated environmental impact assessments. Originality/value – Finding convergence between the study of life and forms of practitioner inquiry in education research, and connecting these to the environmental movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0368492X
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 9/10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Kybernetes
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 93390407
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/K-10-2012-0080