Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools
An online, open access textbook to support students and teachers who want to shift the economics education paradigm.
www.regenerativeeconomics.earth
This is an emergent project to develop an open-access, online textbook with activities to support teaching of regenerative economics in secondary schools. The resource is being developed 2024-2025 and a prototype is ready for anyone to try out.
We're trying to design each main content section to be as modular as possible so that teachers can pick up individual sections as and when they can in their mainstream economics courses. At the same time, we are aiming for a coherent set of materials for a two-year course. Flexible use is a priority.
Each main content section is meant for a 40-50 minute class period, especially if students pre-read the text (takes about 8-10 minutes), for example in a flipped classroom scenario. Each section has a similar 3-part structure: a 'hook', theory, application/short activity to reinforce learning. In addition there are multiple choice questions to check for understanding (requested by student reviewers) and digital flashcards with terminology.
All the materials are student-facing with the hope that interested students without a teacher/mentor could use the materials on their own or with a group. If you have a translator extension in your browser it should be possible to translate the site.
The "Taking Action" sections support place- and project-based learning, investigating lived experience, service, creativity, collaboration. You can see some suggestions for these types of activities in Subtopic 1.5.
We have used Google Sites for the initial iteration with a unique URL, but this may not be the final platform because of its formatting limitations and accessibility problems in some countries.
There is a feedback button on each page, so please feel free to share your thoughts that way, or by contacting me: jennifer@regenerativeeconomics.earth.
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Vailland Eloïse
Nantes (France)
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Caitlyn Socwell
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Born and raised in the heart of Wisconsin, my initial path led me to a career in physiotherapy, and for seven years I dedicated myself to helping individuals regain their physical well-being, but I felt something bigger was calling to me. My passion for sustainability sprouted from the fertile soil of my Wisconsin roots, and as I observed the delicate balance of nature around me, I felt an undeniable calling to protect it. I embarked on a new path - one that would allow me to create a profound impact on a global scale. In pursuit of my newfound passion, I transitioned from the world of physiotherapy to local government, where I learned the intricacies of policy-making and the importance of fostering sustainability practices within communities. As I delved deeper into the world of sustainability, my vision expanded beyond my local surroundings, and I yearned to be at the forefront of the global movement to combat climate change and promote sustainable living. I then embarked on a life-changing journey, relocating to the Netherlands to found The Waste Not Spot, a bridge connecting businesses, not-for-profits and governments to sustainable strategies that transcend borders.
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Sam Rossiter
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Yudith Rosenthal
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David Brühlmeier
Düdingen, Fribourg/Freiburg, Schweiz
I am a bridge builder. I connect people, organizations, systems and perspectives with each other. I contribute to the realization of ideas that create a world that our hearts already know is possible. I believe that doughnut economics is a smart and concrete compass for the change needed in the 21st century.
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Eileen Murphy
Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Professor of Supply Chain Management and International Trade at the University of Applied Sciences in Stralsund, Germany.
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Natasja Devos
Toulouse, Occitanie, France
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Helen Hill
Dili, East Timor
I am an Australian, retired from Victoria University (Melbourne) where I introduced a BA in International Community Development after working on the Commonwealth Youth Program's Fiji Centre on the Diploma Course in Youth and Development. I am currently working on municipal plans for Five municipalities in Timor-Leste with a Portuguese consultancy group GERTIL and trying to apply principles of the Doughnut economy.
