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Biocultural learning – beyond ecological knowledge transfer

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  • Diana Garavito-Bermúdez

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Education sciences research has showed that learning is a complex interaction between individuals and their surrounding world. The simplification of learning complexity has been commonly assumed in local and traditional ecological knowledge (LEK/TEK) research. Based on a modern learning theory, this article describes learning complexity behind the LEK/TEK held by fishers and farmers in Sweden. It leads to the introduction of the concept of biocultural learning that contributes to this field by giving details to this complexity. From a biographic approach, this research combines case studies, in-depth biographical narrative interviews, participant observations and the analysis of personal blogs and family pictures as data collection methods. This combination reveals the interconnection between professional knowledge about nature, identity construction and emotional bonds to nature. This article highlights the value of giving professional status to LEK/TEK and discusses the need to promote and strengthen biocultural learning in different society sectors.

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  • Diana Garavito-Bermúdez, 2020. "Biocultural learning – beyond ecological knowledge transfer," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 63(10), pages 1791-1810, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:63:y:2020:i:10:p:1791-1810
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2019.1688651
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