Newton's Cradle Metaphor: Alternative Approach in Climate Change Education

Abstract

In this study, a metaphor showing that climate change education operates in dynamic interaction is presented. The metaphor allows us to see the broad context and importance of the effects of climate change education. In this study, it is aimed to raise awareness about the issue by drawing attention to climate change education with a metaphor. In this direction, theory and application were made by adapting Newton's cradle to the field of climate change education. If the impacts of climate change education are conserved as a whole through understanding and development, by staying in harmony, energy is not wasted and is conserved rather than misdirected. Increasing awareness and attention to climate change education, and adopting a broad-based approach to improving the system, are thought to be more effective and beneficial in shaping the future of climate change education and therefore combating and adapting to climate change. Newton's cradle metaphor has been a helpful tool to illustrate the dynamic interaction of climate change education. Perhaps this tool can help climate warriors who want to shape and steer the future to think creatively, gain perspective and see different potential solutions.

Citation

Erçetin, Ş.Ş. and Sarı, B. (2024), "Newton's Cradle Metaphor: Alternative Approach in Climate Change Education", Açikalin, Ş.N. and Erçetin, Ş.Ş. (Ed.) The Social Consequences of Climate Change, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 41-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-677-520241004