Geocultural Interactions in Minoan Crete: An Environmental Education Perspective through Drama Techniques

Elena Fanioudaki, Hara Drinia () and Charalampos Fassoulas
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Elena Fanioudaki: Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece
Hara Drinia: Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece
Charalampos Fassoulas: Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete, 712 02 Heraklion, Greece

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 2, 1-18

Abstract: This paper explores an innovative educational program designed to protect and promote the geocultural heritage of Minoan Crete. The program applies environmental education and sustainability principles while integrating theater in education, a novel approach that significantly impacts participants’ perspectives. By effectively combining these elements, the program fosters environmental awareness, deepens cultural appreciation, and instills sustainable behaviors in both the local population and visitors. This interdisciplinary approach, blending geocultural heritage into environmental education, promotes an understanding of the delicate balance between nature and human interaction during the Minoan era. The paper also examines the program’s potential for broader community engagement and policy influence, emphasizing how its educational outcomes could result in meaningful changes at both community and policy levels. We advocate for the preservation of Minoan Crete’s geocultural heritage and its sustainable future through a unique blend of educational strategies, marking a milestone in heritage conservation.

Keywords: Minoan Crete; geocultural heritage; environmental education; sustainability; theatre in education; interdisciplinary approach; community engagement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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