CLEAN Teleconference Call April 4, 2023
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James Damico and How to Confront Climate Denial
Abstract: This presentation explores a process for identifying different forms of climate denial and advancing ecological justice. Through inquiry-based teaching and learning, educators can engage learners across academic disciplines and subject matter areas to investigate how climate denial works and what can be done about it.
Bios: James Damico, PhD. is a former elementary and middle school teacher from New Jersey. He is currently a Professor of Literacy, Culture & Language Education in the Curriculum & Instruction Department at Indiana University, Bloomington. He is an author of many publications that emphasize critical literacies and inquiry-based teaching and learning. Since 2008 he has been teaching and researching about global climate change and exploring ways to challenge climate denial and advance ecological justice. His most recent book is titled, How to Confront Climate Denial: Literacy, Social Studies, and Climate Change published by Teachers College Press. As a songwriter and musician, James is also finishing a new album of climate-related songs to be released in Fall 2023.
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