“ECOLOGY OF MIND” AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Journal Title: Rocznik Naukowy Kujawsko-Pomorskiej Szkoły Wyższej w Bydgoszczy. Transdyscyplinarne Studia o Kulturze (i) Edukacji - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 13
Abstract
The ideas of Gregory Bateson popularized in Poland by Lech Witkowski, especially the concept of “the ecology of mind” can also inspire health pedagogues. The “ecology of mind” is linked with a new, broader than before understanding of the category of environment, as not only the “natural environment” but also the “invisible environment” so the cultural environment of humans. That is why ecology should today be understood broader than before, not only as protection of natural resources but as a new philosophy, pedagogy and social practice. The promotion of health should come from the consciousness of its ecological roots and the new, changed way of thinking of teachers and pedagogues and their pupils and parents when it comes to the relation of man, his social surroundings and nature as well as the existence of dualities which cannot be reduced and have significance for the health of man and his future in this world. Among the challenges of the “ecology of mind” one can mention the attitude towards civilizational addictions, and looking for power in oneself to oppose the dominant, risky style of life. That is why it is especially important to initiate educational actions leading to the “ecology of mind” effect. They will require from the teachers an understanding of such a need and self-education as the number of students with special needs is on the increase and the teacher has been put in an ambivalent role: without medical preparation, without the right to interfere (apart from first responder level care) he is often the first person who can notice a danger to the student’s health and needs to make the right decisions.
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Małgorzata Kaliszewska
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