Using an Ecojustice Perspective to Inform Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the Rural Black Belt Region of Georgia

Using an Ecojustice Perspective to Inform Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the Rural Black Belt Region of Georgia

This article highlights the significance of using ecojustice theory in scholarly discussions regarding issues of science teaching and learning in rural communities of the Southeastern United States. We offer an explanation of how ecojustice theory provides a new way to look at often studied issues...

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Main Authors: Georgia Hodges, Deborah J. Tippins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Rural Education Association 2018-11-01
Series:The Rural Educator
Online Access:https://www.jhseonline.com/index.php/ruraled/article/view/442
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spelling doaj-931ce9d13fe647debfa7f534e0a4ac572020-11-25T02:36:17ZengNational Rural Education AssociationThe Rural Educator0273-446X2643-96622018-11-0130310.35608/ruraled.v30i3.442Using an Ecojustice Perspective to Inform Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the Rural Black Belt Region of GeorgiaGeorgia Hodges0Deborah J. Tippins1University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia This article highlights the significance of using ecojustice theory in scholarly discussions regarding issues of science teaching and learning in rural communities of the Southeastern United States. We offer an explanation of how ecojustice theory provides a new way to look at often studied issues surrounding education in rural communities. This article specifically addresses the issue of science teacher recruitment and retention and draws attention to some of the emerging tensions faced by educators in the Black Belt region of Georgia. https://www.jhseonline.com/index.php/ruraled/article/view/442
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title Using an Ecojustice Perspective to Inform Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the Rural Black Belt Region of Georgia
title_short Using an Ecojustice Perspective to Inform Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the Rural Black Belt Region of Georgia
title_full Using an Ecojustice Perspective to Inform Science Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the Rural Black Belt Region of Georgia
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description This article highlights the significance of using ecojustice theory in scholarly discussions regarding issues of science teaching and learning in rural communities of the Southeastern United States. We offer an explanation of how ecojustice theory provides a new way to look at often studied issues surrounding education in rural communities. This article specifically addresses the issue of science teacher recruitment and retention and draws attention to some of the emerging tensions faced by educators in the Black Belt region of Georgia.
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