Project 4: Analysis of Stages of Change and Role of Individuals and Society.
Addresses course outcome 4:
• Apply theories on human behavioral change to overcome personal and social barriers to participation in sustainability efforts
The basis of this project is to apply what you have learned about human thinking and behavior to determine what stage of change three people are in (one of them is you), and what your thoughts are presently on the role of individuals and society in environmental sustainability, and why.
Throughout the course, you should be thinking about the following topics:
(1) The role of individuals and society in environmental sustainability. Upon which facts, events, or ethics do you base your answer?
(2) Stages of behavioral change your classmates are in. You will be writing your analysis of your own stage of change, and those of two of your classmates for Project 4. The analysis will be from the conversations you have had throughout the course, such as in the class discussions. You are also welcome to interview classmates or someone else you know. This is an opportunity for you to listen and reflect. I highly recommend that you take this approach, although it is not required.
Your Project 4 reports will consist of a few paragraphs for each topic:
(1) The role of individuals and society in environmental sustainability and how you concluded this based upon our readings and class discussions.
(2) Analysis of the stages of change for two class members (or people outside of class is fine as well) plus you. What has those classmates said in class that led you to your conclusions about the stage of change they are in? If you would rather do an interview with your classmates, please arrange for one and reference this interview as part of your Project 4 submission.
Please use Doppelt’s five stages of change that we read about and incorporate any sustainability thinking blunders, as appropriate.
The grading distribution for this project is as follows:
• Summary of your conclusions on the role of individuals and society in environmental sustainability, citing appropriate course materials and other reliable resources. = 42 points possible
• Analysis of the stage of change two classmates are in, with data from our class discussions to support your analysis (which stage, and how you determined this) = 30 points possible
• Analysis of your own stage of change (which stage of change, how you determined this, and what motivated you to change) = 20 points possible
• APA reference for your report = 8 points possible.
