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Contemplative Rewilding
Beth Connors-Manke
Composition Forum, v54 2024
In response to the increasing alienation from nature exacerbated by digital living, this course design presents an advanced composition "rewilding" course. Combining natural history writing, nature therapy research, and mindfulness activities, the course aims to reconnect students with the natural world. Inspired by Micah Mortali's concept of rewilding and Barry Lopez's exploration of inner and outer landscapes, the course emphasizes experiential learning. Through natural history writing, students develop attentiveness to the environment, fostering a sense of wonder and connection. By centering on our innate relationship with nature, rewilding becomes a transformative practice, preparing students for ecological literacy and meaningful engagement with the world.
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Metacognition, Outdoor Education, Writing (Composition), Psychological Patterns, Transformative Learning, Ecology, Literacy, Natural Sciences
Association of Teachers of Advanced Composition. e-mail: cf@compositionforum.com; Web site: http://compositionforum.com
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Language: English
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