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1	Water ways: exploring water through metaphoric imagery, discussion and action Walker, Trevor Scott 22 December 2005 (has links) This case study was unique in its focus on an environmental education curriculum for older adults. It followed from previous studies in exploring the instructional and research potential of metaphor and environmental orientation. Environmental orientations towards water were examined among a group of retirees before, during and after a workshop which incorporated instructional metaphor as a teaching strategy. The study demonstrated that, at least for some participants, the use of metaphor from a variety of orientations has the potential to increase participants’ appreciation of alternative ways of relating to the environment. Overall, the use of metaphor appears to have contributed positively to most participants’ understanding of water issues. As an educational tool instructional metaphor was useful in group discussion as a catalyst for conversation about how participants view, understand and relate to water. As a research technique metaphoric interviewing was useful to help draw out the accumulated knowledge and experiences of older adults. Environmental Education Metaphor Older Adults Retired Persons Environmental Orientation Community Involvement Discussion Water Environmental Adult Education Workshop Informal Education Gerontology Community Education Case Study Metaphor Interview Instructional Metaphor Metaphoric Imagery Worldview Adult Education Environmental Studies Education Curriculum planning

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