Canines in the Classroom: Raising Humane Children through Interactions with Animals

by Michelle Rivera

Overview

Humane education teaches respect for all living things to people of all ages. Michelle Rivera shows how raising awareness of the needs of animals and society’s responsibility to them can help stop not only violence against animals but also violence against humans. Out of her research and interviews with experts in psychology, education and sociology, Rivera has created a guide for all who want to begin teaching humane education in their homes, classrooms, communities, churches and organizations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590560532
Publisher:	Lantern Publishing & Media
Publication date:	06/01/2004
Pages:	265
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michelle Rivera is co-founder and director of Animals 101, Inc. a humane education project in South Florida. She has received numerous awards in the fields of animal rescue and humane education, including the prestigious Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Education, and is a board member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE). She is the author of several books, including Simple Little Vegan Dog Book.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	XIII
	Preface	XXI
	Introduction	XXIX
1.	What Is Humane Education?	1
2.	A Natural Fit	14
3.	Getting Started	30
4.	Evaluating Your Partners	42
5.	Canines in the Classroom	55
6.	Classroom Pets	69
7.	A Few Good Lesson Plans	82
8.	Animal-Assisted Activity and Animal-Assisted Therapy	106
9.	Voices from the Classroom	122
10.	The Birds and the Bees	134
11.	Taking Animal Cruelty Seriously	147
12.	Are Your Students Committing a Crime?	160
13.	Psychologically Speaking	181
14.	The Character Connection	195
15.	Collaborations	204
16.	Outreach	219
17.	Candlelight	227
	Afterword	241
	Notes	245
	Glossary	249
	Recommended Reading	255
	Resources	257
	Video Recommendations	263