Ecopedagogy: From Steiner and Montessori to Contemporary Relevance

This article examines the foundations and applications of ecopedagogy, highlighting its role inaddressing contemporary ecological and social challenges. Starting with an analysis of theeducational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner and Maria Montessori, it connects these ideas with themore recent theoretical contributions of Gregory Bateson's ecology of mind and Arne Naess's deepecology. The study explores the intersection of education, ecology, and ethics, emphasizing howecopedagogy fosters planetary citizenship, sustainability, and a holistic approach to humandevelopment, positioning itself as a relevant educational model for addressing the current ecologicalcrisis. Keywords: ecopedagogy; sustainability; planetary citizenship; Steiner; Montessori; deep ecology