SEMINAR:
  Asian Studies Seminar Series 2019
  - LEARNING FROM ‘POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVIANTS’ TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN INDONESIA. 
		
Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:00 - Social Sciences Building, room G.25
		
Resti Meilani
Various countries, including Indonesia, have developed environmental
education (EE) to create environmentally responsible citizens in
response to the growing challenges of environmental degradation and
destruction caused by humanity. While there are many individuals who
show irresponsible behaviour toward the environment, there are also
individuals who are engaged in pro-environmental behaviour (PEB). Some
of them may be the pioneers, the first ‘green’ individuals, who face
opposition from their neighbours, especially if their pro-environmental
action is considered to transgress the norms of the community. I used
the term positive environmental deviants (PED) to describe such people.
Learning from them may help to revealing the factors influencing their
engagement in responsible environmental behaviour. Therefore, this study
will explore the possibilities for using the Positive Environmental
Deviance approach to improve EE in Indonesia. I will also use the
Significant Life Experiences (SLE) concept to delve into the life
history of the positive deviants to find what experiences influenced
them to take up PEB. SLE is a retrospective exploration of the life of
people who demonstrate environmental activism. I will carry out my study
in several sites where I can find cases of PED. A qualitative approach,
using interviews and participant observation, will be employed.

Resti Meilani is a PhD student in the School of Social Sciences at the
University of Western Australia.
		
For more information:
  Nicola Fraschini
  nicola.fraschini@uwa.edu.au

Starts       : Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:00
Ends         : Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:00
		
Last Updated : Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:50