EDE Curriculum 2012.pdf - Gaia Education

edited by and including articles by ecovillage educators from all corners of the globe. The “Four Keys”
refers to the four divisions under which the EDE is organized: the worldview, social, economic, and
ecological dimensions. Each book thus covers one dimension of the EDE as inspiration for faculty and
student alike with articles from the best of EDE teachers and others to supplement the curriculum.
These too can be downloaded for free from the Gaia Education website or ordered in hard copy from
Permanent Publications for a fee. The Four Keys are:
Social Key: Beyond You and Me Inspiration and Wisdom for Building Community
Economics Key: Gaian Economics Living well within planetary limits
Ecological Key: Designing Ecological Habitats Creating a Sense of Place
Worldview Key: The Song of the Earth The Emerging Synthesis of the Scientific and Spiritual Worldviews
A fifth book is in the planning stages, entitled Living and Learning Pedagogy.
It is assumed that course facilitators will do their own research and preparation on the topics presented
here. Programme directors should design the course schedule in accordance to the “Guidelines
for Certification” described by Gaia Education and utilize available local resources to cover the full intent
of the curriculum.
The EDE is consistent with, and representative of, key values in the greater ecovillage movement, values
that include: honouring unity through diversity; celebrating diverse cultures and creeds; practicing
racial, cultural, and gender equality; promoting social justice and environmental awareness;
striving for peace and local self-determination; empowering individuals and local actors; raising consciousness
and human potential; and, generally, respecting the living Earth as our planetary home.
This map shows locations where the EDE has been offered as of January 2012
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