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"What is perceived
about the natural world...
is influenced by
what can be observed
and the way in which perceptions are transformed into knowledge
is influenced by the mode
of learning,
which may differ from
one society to another.

It is clear then that the way
in which knowledge is acquired
and transformed into decisions depends on the cultural context..."

Fergus L. Sinclair & Daniel H. Walker
Agroforestry in Sustainable Agricultural Systems, 1999

 

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The Multiple World Views Project was developed to help meet the challenges of curriculum transformation related to the diversity of socio-cultural perspectives in natural resources and environmental studies. The project focused on generating consensus about what students should learn in order to live and work in a diverse world.

Flexible learning modes to attain competencies and skills were defined by diverse community spokespersons that participated in the DACUM (Develop-A-Curriculum) workshops. These results were organized into a descriptive matrix representing alternative educational and instructive avenues for students and faculty. We hope the ideas conveyed here provide a platform of discussion and source of information for those who see the inclusion of socio-cultural diversity as crucial to natural resource and environmental education and problem solving.

In an effort to diverge from traditional educational methods, the Multiple Worlds View Project report is presented in a non-linear manner.

Rather than being led through the document from beginning to end, a Macromedia Flash Player graphic navigation allows the reader to navigate between topics based upon individual critical thinking.

 

The full project document is also available in HTML for users without graphic or Flash capability.

For more information about the project, please contact Dr. Robert G. Lee.
© M W V web originally developed  by Jason Niebler. Redesigned September 2000 by TZA and Pete Shima.