EDST0206A-F19
Environmental Education
Environmental Education
In this interdisciplinary course students will learn foundational principles and practices in environmental education. Topics include ecological citizenship, environmental literacy, place-based education, learning theories, nature pedagogy, school gardens, and forest schools. Most class sessions will be held outdoors, where students will apply and extend their learning, develop lessons, and practice teaching. This course is appropriate for students interested in outdoor environmental education in formal or non-formal settings with any age between early childhood and high school. Field experiences with community partners occur outside of class. Approval Required (EDST 0115) 3hrs. lect.
In this interdisciplinary course students will learn foundational principles and practices in environmental education. Topics include ecological citizenship, environmental literacy, place-based education, learning theories, nature pedagogy, school gardens, and forest schools. Most class sessions will be held outdoors, where students will apply and extend their learning, develop lessons, and practice teaching. This course is appropriate for students interested in outdoor environmental education in formal or non-formal settings with any age between early childhood and high school. Field experiences with community partners occur outside of class. Approval Required (EDST 0115) 3hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2019
- Location:
- Twilight Hall 301(AXT 301)
- Schedule:
- 11:15am-12:05pm on Friday at AXT 301 (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019)
1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday at AXT 302 (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Tracy Weston
- Subject:
- Education Studies
- Department:
- Education Studies
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Additional Details:
- Community Connected Course
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92115
- Subject Code:
- EDST
- Course Number:
- 0206
- Section Identifier:
- A