Understanding the environment: Problems with the way we think

This course aims to help learners understand the environmental issues stemming from human thought processes. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify problems with the way we think that impact the environment. The course covers topics such as the quality of life, threats to the living planet, limits to growth, interdependence, and ecological footprinting. Through activities like exploring personal ecology and estimating ecological footprints, students will develop skills in analyzing their own impact on the environment. The teaching method involves readings, activities, and self-reflection exercises. This course is intended for individuals interested in environmental issues and sustainability.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Course outline
• 1 Course outline
• 1.1 Aim
• 1.2 Readings
• 1.3 Activities
• 2 Section readings – Problems with the way we think
• 2 Section readings – Problems with the way we think
• Reading 3.1: Introduction to the problems with the way we think
• Reading 3.2: Quality of life
• Reading 3.3: Threats to the living planet
• Reading 3.4: Limits to growth
• Reading 3.5: Interdependence
• Reading 3.6: Indicators
• Reading 3.7: Ecological footprinting
• 3 Section activities
• 3 Section activities
• Activity 3A: Exploring your personal ecology
• Activity 3B: Exploring your quality of life
• Activity 3C: Estimating your personal ecological footprint
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• References
• Acknowledgements