Storying ourselves into the world of the disappearing thrombolites
Abstract
This essay invites readers to consider new ways of approaching ecological decline and species extinction pedagogically. We document five visits to the Lake Clifton-Yalgorup Noorook thrombolites by researchers and 51 two-to twelve-year old children and their caregivers. Taking a ‘curious practice’ approach, the children storied themselves into the lives of the thrombolites through conversation, drawing, taking photos and speculating. We suggest that holding open space for children to story themselves into the world of the thrombolites cultivates the ability to respond to ecologically precarious worlds.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
9-4-2024
Volume
16
Issue
1
Publication Title
Journal of Artistic and Creative Education
Publisher
University of Melbourne
School
School of Education
RAS ID
76509
Copyright
free_to_read
Comments
Gobby, B., Merewether, J., & Nykiel, A. (2024). Storying ourselves into the world of the disappearing thrombolites. Journal of Artistic & Creative Education, 16(1).