Who's Gonna Water My Tomatoes? : School Gardens, Kitchens, and the Search for Educational Authenticity.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Szolowicz, Michael A.

Series:

Education Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School gardens.

Experiential learning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomfield : Myers Education Press, 2024.

Summary:

Michael A. Szolowicz's 'Who's Gonna Water My Tomatoes?' delves into the educational value of school gardens and kitchens, drawing on John Dewey's educational philosophy. The book explores how edible education and experiential learning can empower students with essential life skills and foster a healthy relationship with food. It provides a theoretically grounded account of the integration of gardens and kitchens in schools, addressing challenges such as curriculum changes and external pressures. Through practical examples, Szolowicz illustrates the benefits of place-based learning, encouraging educators to create authentic educational experiences that promote ecological and scientific literacy. This comprehensive guide serves as a resource for educators, curriculum designers, and school leaders interested in sustainable living and authentic education. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Chapter One Introduction

Chapter Two Engaging Education in an Age of Standardization

Chapter Three Edible Schoolyards Yesterday and Today

Chapter Four Self-Determination Theory and Edible Schoolyards

Chapter Five Leadership for Edible Schoolyards

Chapter Six Favorite Projects for Learning

Chapter Seven Breaking Down the Walls Between Edible Schoolyards and Classrooms

Chapter Eight Starting an Edible Schoolyard

Chapter Nine Conclusion

Appendix A Garden Lesson

Appendix B Kitchen Lesson

Appendix C Recipes

Appendix D Resources

Author Biography

Index.

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ISBN:

9781975506155

1975506154

OCLC:

1457636869