What I gleaned from these articles is that we as Mormons, humans and members of the community, have a responsibility to the environment.
"Mormons want to save the planet — it’s part of their theology — but many shy away from being called environmentalists” (Salt Lake City Tribune) I was able to identify with this statement I hadn’t even really thought about it but it’s something I’ve felt before. As the article discussed I also shy away from the term because almost exactly as the article said I find environmental tactics to be unpleasant. “LDS women, in general, are a little more prim and proper about certain things, and how they appear in public is one of them. They don’t want to be seen as one of those screeching, angry women that they see carrying a sign.” I’m beginning to care less and less about the image I feel like most of my friends go to the rallies and protest for change. These images are shared on instagram and facebook and for me have really improved the image of protestors because they are women I know and love. Place based education is something I became aware of when I read the book “Holler If You Hear Me” by Gregory Michie. He was a teacher in the ganglands of Chicago and He learned early on if he didn’t engage the kids in subject matter relevant to their location and interests they would drop out. He had to explore their neighborhoods meet their families and participate in their cultural events. Critical place- based pedagogy that blends the local and ecological with cultural awareness and social critique illuminate important relationships that students and teachers might not be aware of. If we don’t experience nature and the ecology around where we live how can we protect it or no when it’s gone. “Community-based art can define common interests, traditions, and cultural heritage and be the catalyst for meaningful integration of the visual arts into everyday lives.” (Graham) This is an idea I’ve been toying with for awhile especially as we have such a unique culture and ecologic situation here in Utah. It’s a desert but we have so many farms. We are a close knit community as we share many fundamental beliefs and we want to preserve our lands and public parks yet we are party to a political party that is working against that. I think there is so much material here in the place where we are planted to explore and expand our curriculum for students. “Natural history education recognizes profound relationships between experiences with nature and creativity, imagination, and emotional health” (louv, 2008) I think here in Utah we have so much to offer when it comes to this idea. Natural is healing and can foster so much creativity and imagination. I’m excited to start involving it in lessons.
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Myleka Bevans
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December 2018
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