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Eco-Systemic Flourishing: Expanding the Meta-Framework for 21st-Century Education

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  • Wendy Ellyatt

    (Flourish Project C.I.C., Cheltenham GL50 2QZ, UK
    Laszlo Institute for New Paradigm Research, 34123 Trieste, Italy)

Abstract

This paper expands on the anthropocentric focus of the Self-Directed Flourishing (SDF) framework by introducing the Eco-Systemic Flourishing (ESF) framework. The primary contribution of the ESF is the integration of ecological systems thinking, place-based education, and regenerative learning into existing flourishing frameworks. Methodologically, the paper synthesizes interdisciplinary perspectives from developmental psychology, systems theory and sustainability education and to propose a transformative educational approach. The results outline how the ESF framework positions education as a crucial driver for fostering relational awareness and ecological literacy, thus promoting both human and planetary flourishing. The framework’s implications are significant, offering a scalable model for sustainability integration in educational systems, curriculum design, and policy development. Future empirical validation, through longitudinal studies, is recommended to evaluate ESF’s effectiveness in enhancing educational outcomes and ecological stewardship.

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  • Wendy Ellyatt, 2025. "Eco-Systemic Flourishing: Expanding the Meta-Framework for 21st-Century Education," Challenges, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-21, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jchals:v:16:y:2025:i:2:p:21-:d:1638156
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