permaculture

[Marsha Hanzi <hanzibra@svn.com.br>]

Dear Friends on the Lists:
        I would like to re-iterate my recent e-mail recommendation of Carolyn
Nuttall`s book: Agroforests for Children: An Outdoor Classroom.  It is
the life story of how, through the process of implanting a school
agroforest, one primary teacher saw the whole  linear and fragmented
curriculum transformed into an integrated process initiated by the
students , where  the teacher`s role became one to guide and 
complement  what the students were asking for.  
        What happened is much more than a "science exercise"-- we see here a
profound paradigm shift in the students, the teacher,  the curriculum ,
and even the school structure. (Bringing profound  meaning back into
learning)
        At the same time the process was simple and cheap.  This is a book 
that
should be put into the hands of all primary teachers (remember your
cousin, your neighbor, whoever...).  It is clear and inspiring. 
        As I said in the last e-mail, we are translating it here in Brazil(
with  Carolyn`s generous offer to dedicate the work to Brazil`s
children) and intend to make it available to primary schools across the
country.
        Several of you wrote asking for information on ordering.  Carolyn
herself replied:
        Carolyn Nuttall wrote:
> 
> Hello Marsha it was good to hear from you. Am glad that the transformation
> of the little book is flowing well. Re the  queries: I can handle
> inquiries and sales from my home base 16 Rosary Crescent Highgate Hill
> Brisbane 4101 Australia  ph 07 3844 7272 but use my email address if 
> that(c.nuttall@uq.net.au)
> is appropriate. The book sells for $AD15 +$2.50 p&p here. In America I
> guess that converts to $US9 plus $4 postage so $US13 all up at current
> exchange rate.
                                *****

Best wishes!

Marsha Hanzi
Instituto de Permacultura da Bahia
Brazil