Learning Journal Name: Student number: XXXXXXXXXXWeek/tutorial Date:
AREA to COVER XXXXXXXXXXThis is an example do not repeat this reading (Folke, Biggs et al XXXXXXXXXXfor your learning journal
1 Unit reading I have read - detail references below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
Folke, Biggs et al (2016)
2 One Key definition/concepts
That relates to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
Berkes and Folke XXXXXXXXXXhighlight social-ecological systems “as an integrated perspective of humans in nature” that links to resilience (Folke et al XXXXXXXXXXSocial-ecological
esilience “is the capacity to adapt or transform in the face of change in social-ecological systems, particularly unexpected change, in ways that continue to support human
wellbeing (Chapin et al. 2010, Biggs et al 2015)” (Folke et al 2016).
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of concepts/issues-
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
The Millenium Ecosystem Assessment contributed to a new understanding of the relationship between humans and nature, for example, showing that ecosystem services
directly contributed to human wellbeing (Folke et al XXXXXXXXXXIn Madagascar, forest remnants have demonstrated their worth as saviours of endemic species like Lemurs as
well as havens for bees that then fertilise nea
y crops. These examples show the importance of social ecological systems particularly when the forests were also sacred
sites which assisted their preservation (Folke et al 2016 p6).
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tuto
peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
I did not understand well the example of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment but through discussion in the tutorial and online I was able to find out about the concrete
examples of for example how ecosystems can provide water for humans.
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occu
ed in your region within Australia or overseas [ approximately 50 words]
The social-ecological connections in the forest remnant example from Madagascar discussed by Folke et al XXXXXXXXXXreminded me of how some forests have been protected in
Bhutan partly because of cultural factors like powerful religious/spiritual beliefs of communities and individuals living there (Brookes, 2011).
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
I am considering looking at the problem of Perth’s high water consumption in the face of the drying climate because we also have water problems in my home town that are
eing made worse with climate change.
7 References using Autho
Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]
Brooks J.S. (2011) “Buddhism, Economics, and Environmental Values: A Multilevel Analysis of Sustainable Development Efforts in Bhutan”, Society and Natural Resources, 24:7, 637-
655
Folke, C., R. Biggs, A. V. Norström, B. Reyers, and J. Rockström (2016) “Social-ecological resilience and biosphere-based sustainability science.” Ecology and Society. 21(3):41.
Berkes, F. and C Folke, Editors (1998) “Linking social and ecological systems: Management practices and social mechanisms for building resilience”. Cam
idge University Press,
Cam
idge UK
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Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
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One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
3
Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
4
Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tuto
peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
5
Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occu
ed in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
6
Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
7
References using Autho
Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]
AREA to COVER
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Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7