Open Access
American Research Journal of English and Literature
ISSN (Online): 2378-9026
DOI: 10.46568/arjel
Green Pedagogy in Teaching Writing: A Methodological Approach
1Warrant Officer, Bangladesh Army
2Research Associate, Centre for Academic Research and Development (CARD), Islamic University, Kushtia – 7003
3Department of English, Pundra University of Science & Technology
Md. Zillur Rahman, Md. Ripon Ali, Md. Fuad Hasan, “Green Pedagogy in Teaching Writing: A Methodological
Approach”, American Research Journal of English and Literature, Vol 12, no. 1, 2025, pp. 7-17.
Abstract
Integration of green pedagogy within writing instruction opens up a new arena for the proliferation of environmental
awareness and sustainability within educational contexts. The study focuses on the methodological underpinnings and
practical dimensions of applying green pedagogy while teaching writing. Based on ecological theory and pedagogical
research, this paper discusses how instructors can challenge students to become more conscious writers of texts reflecting
their ecological awareness and their personal interaction with nature. The research underlines how interviews, classroom
observations, and an analysis of students’ writing samples are important qualitative methodologies for understanding
the transformative potential of green pedagogy to cultivate ecological literacy. Mainstays of the method include eco
composition, place-based learning, and reflective journaling that involve students in drawing from life experience and
local environments. It also looks into the role of collaborative writing projects and dialogic processes in developing a
sense of shared responsibility for environmental challenges. The findings indicate that incorporating green pedagogy into
writing instruction develops students’ critical and creative thinking and deepens their understanding of sustainability and
its relevance to their lives. This research emphasizes writing in its broad ecological and social contexts, helping students
consider their work as an academic exercise and as a form of advocacy. At the heart of writing pedagogy, sustainability
offers educators a full model that would inspire environmentally literate and socially active writers who could contribute
toward a more sustainable future.
