Background: The field of environmental education (EE) aims to produce an environmentally literate citizenry that is not only aware of environmental problems but is motivated to work toward their solution. However, much of the U.S. EE curricular focus has been on understanding the biophysical environment with rural populations, with little discussion about the environmental problems created by the dominant Western cultural norms. Purpose: Freire’s ecopedagogical framework provides a framework for this discourse, yet there are few studies exploring how to put the theory to action. Experiential education’s principles of practice provide a platform to help environmental educators make this shift. Methodology/Approach: This mixed-methods participatory action research study includes observations, 71 document reviews, 29 interviews, and 15 surveys. Findings/Conclusions: This study presents two unique curricular interventions that aim to disrupt cultural patterns of environmental oppression through the use of ecopedagogy. Implications: This work expands on conclusions drawn in research by Smith and Segbers which recommended both transcultural pedagogy and a willingness to move beyond traditional models of curricula. Specifically, White environmental educators and researchers must rise to the challenge of adopting and innovating ecopedagogies that empower youth to explore solutions in their communities.

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将生态教育学作为一种非殖民化科学教育的体验式方法

背景：环境教育 (EE) 领域旨在培养具有环境素养的公民，他们不仅了解环境问题，而且有动力为解决这些问题而努力。然而，美国 EE 课程的大部分重点是了解农村人口的生物物理环境，很少讨论由西方主流文化规范造成的环境问题。目的：弗莱雷的生态教育学框架为这一论述提供了一个框架，但很少有研究探索如何将理论付诸实践。体验式教育的实践原则提供了一个平台来帮助环境教育者进行这种转变。方法/途径：这项混合方法参与式行动研究包括观察、71 份文件审查、29 次访谈和 15 次调查。结果/结论：本研究提出了两种独特的课程干预措施，旨在通过使用生态教育学来破坏环境压迫的文化模式。启示：这项工作扩展了 Smith 和 Segbers 研究得出的结论，这些结论推荐了跨文化教学法和超越传统课程模式的意愿。具体而言，白人环境教育工作者和研究人员必须迎接挑战，采用和创新生态教学法，使青年能够在其社区中探索解决方案。这项工作扩展了 Smith 和 Segbers 在研究中得出的结论，这些结论推荐了跨文化教学法和超越传统课程模式的意愿。具体而言，白人环境教育工作者和研究人员必须迎接挑战，采用和创新生态教学法，使青年能够在其社区中探索解决方案。这项工作扩展了 Smith 和 Segbers 在研究中得出的结论，这些结论推荐了跨文化教学法和超越传统课程模式的意愿。具体而言，白人环境教育工作者和研究人员必须迎接挑战，采用和创新生态教学法，使青年能够在其社区中探索解决方案。