Search: Environmental Science Policy and Management, Environmental Education

The course will consist of readings and discussions led by instructors, graduate students, and guest speakers covering topics on developing teaching skills relevant to an interdisciplinary environmental science program. Students will present brief lectures that will be taped and evaluated and will learn skills for evaluating success in conveying complex ideas to their own students.

Theory and practice of translating ecological knowledge, environmental issues, and values into educational forms for all age levels and all facets of society, including schools. Concentrated experience in participatory education

Students are teaching fellows in local schools or environmental education organizations. Students develop and present an environmental science curriculum, and mentor students in 178A. Includes classroom management, lesson planning, presentation skills, and readings in environmental education. Units vary depending on hours committed.

Introduces theories of cognitive development and the practices of curriculum design and lesson presentation for environmental education. Ecology and natural resource management provide the context of curriculum development. Students create lesson plans integrating core concepts and their knowledge of local environmental issues. Lessons are presented to Bay Area high school and middle school students in field and classroom settings