Ecological- refers to the Example: You set a goal to reduce
relationship between organism and your energy consumption and
their environment. create a plan to achieve it, such as
using energy-efficient light bulbs
So ecological literacy is all about and turning off appliances when
knowing and understanding our not in use.
nature and our role in nature so
here we are not just observers we
are part of the ecosystem. # 4. Morally Responsible A morally
responsible person acts with
kindness, fairness, and respect for
The term ecological literacy was all living things. They strive to
first introduced by David in maintain harmonious relationships
1989 in his essay Ecological with others and the environment.
Literacy. He indicated that Example: You volunteer at a local
knowing, caring and practical animal shelter and support
competence form of the orgyyyyyyyc ttanizations that
foundation for ecological work to protect endangered
literacy species.
# 1. Inquirer An inquirer is # 5. Ecologically Responsible This
someone who actively seeks person lives in a way that is gentle
knowledge and skills to understand on the planet. They make choices
and care for the environment. They that support the health of the
want to learn and grow to make a environment and all its inhabitants
positive impact. Example: You choose to buy
Example: You read books and locally sourced and organic food to
articles about climate change and reduce your carbon footprint and
attend workshops to learn more support sustainable agriculture.
about sustainable living.
. # 6. Seeks Self-Transcendence is
# 2. Reflective Learner A reflective someone who looks beyond their
learner thinks about what they own needs and desires. They
know and don't know. They identify with the world around
consider the limitations of human them, including other people,
knowledge and the natural world, animals, and the natural
and reflect on their own environment, and feel a sense of
experiences and growth. connection and responsibility to
something larger than themselves.
Example: You reflect on your daily
habits and realize you need to Example: You participate in
reduce your plastic use, so you community clean-up events and
start using reusable bags and feel a sense of connection to the
water bottles. natural world and responsibility to
protect it for future generations.
# 3. Intelligently Self-Directed This
person takes charge of their own So lets move on to the difference
learning. They set goals, make of the
plans, and work towards them in a Environmental literacy ecological
flexible and thoughtful way. literacy and ecoliteracy
Environmental Literacy Focuses on understanding of the
understanding human impact on interconnectedness of all living
the environment and promoting systems and promote a sense of
sustainable practices. It responsibility and stewardship.
encompasses knowledge of Example:
environmental issues,
conservation, and management.
1. Recognizing the
Ex. interconnectedness of human and
environmental health.
1. Understanding climate change 2. Understanding the impact of
and its causes. cultural practices on the
2. Learning about recycling and environment.
waste management. 3. Developing sustainable agriculture
3. Implementing energy-efficient practices that consider social and
practices at home ecological factors.
# Ecological Literacy Emphasizes
understanding the natural world,
including ecosystems, biodiversity,
and the interconnectedness of
living organisms. It explores the
relationships between humans and
the environment.
1. Studying the water cycle and its
importance.
2. Learning about different
ecosystems (e.g., forests, oceans).
3. Understanding the food chain and
food web.
# Ecoliteracy
ecoliteracy integrates ecological,
social, and cultural perspectives. It
seeks to foster a deeper
