Elyzabeth W. Engle
Centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in environmental studies and sciences by practicing compassionate pedagogies
Engle, Elyzabeth W.; Larkins, Michelle; Bratman, Eve; Higgins, Alanna K.
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Abstract
The imperative to (re)center diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) touches nearly every aspect of higher education today. The multidisciplinary fields of environmental studies and sciences (ESS) are no exception; mired in questions of land colonization, resource extraction, and the frequently white-washed, sexist, and ableist historic and contemporary narratives of environmentalism, it is imperative that we tackle DEIJ within ESS pedagogies of practice. In this article, we present the framework of compassionate pedagogies, the broad umbrella of pedagogical theories and intentional teaching practices that center self- and community care, connection and relationship, and empathy as an important axis for understanding and dismantling systems of oppression. We propose compassionate pedagogies as one route to promote DEIJ in ESS, drawing on the rich literature connecting this pedagogical position(s) to supportive learning environments for historically marginalized and underserved identities, a critical piece for student success and retention. We provide an overview of compassionate pedagogies and their connections to student support and success from an inclusivity standpoint. We then offer specific frameworks and examples of how we have used these theories and frameworks to guide our course structures, content, and assignments, ranging from first year experiences to upper-level seminars and from courses of small enrollment to large. We conclude by identifying lessons learned at the intersections of the examples provided as well as critical challenges related to the integration of compassionate pedagogies and opportunities for future practice and scholarship.
Citation
Engle, E. W., Larkins, M., Bratman, E., & Higgins, A. K. (2024). Centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in environmental studies and sciences by practicing compassionate pedagogies. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 14, 469-483. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-024-00952-y
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 12, 2024 |
Online Publication Date | Jul 14, 2024 |
Publication Date | 2024-09 |
Deposit Date | Jul 15, 2024 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
Journal | Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences |
Print ISSN | 2190-6483 |
Electronic ISSN | 2190-6491 |
Publisher | Springer Verlag |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 14 |
Pages | 469-483 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-024-00952-y |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/37303975 |
Publisher URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13412-024-00952-y |
Additional Information | This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13412-024-00952-y |
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