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Courses in Environmental Education |
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 Introduction
to Environmental Education |
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Instructor:
Terry L. Wilson, Ph.D. (270) 745-4671
Course: ENVE 520
Credit hours: 3 graduate credits
As
a new course in the proposed environmental education endorsement
program, this course provides students with an introduction
to the field of environmental education. It includes basic
history and philosophy, methodologies, resources for formal
and nonformal
educators, and current trends in the field. It is taught
primarily through a series of hands-on experiences, simulations,
and reflective
discussions. This course is offered in the spring and fall
semesters. Spring 2008, CRN# 31027; Fall 2008, CRN# 34858
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| Instructional
Strategies in Environmental Education |
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Instructor:
Terry L. Wilson, Ph.D. (270) 745-4671
Course: ENVE 580
Credit hours: 3 graduate credits
Course
dates: June 2 - July 3, 2008
Independent study: June 2 - July 3, 2008
Course session: June 14-20, 2008
This
course is designed to assist classroom teachers and other
formal and nonformal educators improve their understanding of
the natural and cultural environment. In addition, it provides
participants with opportunities to utilize the environment in
their instructional programs. Specific attention will be given
to the teaching of the early childhood, elementary, middle school,
and high school levels, specifically as it relates to outdoor
and environmental education. Goals, objectives, and teaching
strategies associated with environmental education will be reviewed
in keeping with the characteristic needs of learners at specific
age levels. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelatedness of
environmental education with traditional curriculum content areas.
On-site experiences will be conducted at various sites at Land
Between the Lakes, in west Kentucky and Tennessee. This
course is offered in the summer semester.
Permission from the instructor is required before registering. |
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| Special
Topics
in Environmental Education |
Instructor:
Terry L. Wilson, Ph.D. (270) 745-4671
Course: ENVE 585
Credit hours: 3 graduate credits
This
course is designed to address current issues in environmental
education. It includes a consideration of special topics to acquaint
the advanced student with significant problems and developments
of current interest in environmental education. This course will
be offered in Spring 08, Summer 08, and Fall 08. Permission
from the instructor is required before registering. |
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