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EDPT5003: Environmental Education Programs
2022 unit information
Education is an essential element in addressing the persistent environmental problems society is currently facing. This unit examines issues related to the declining opportunity for students and community to engage with outdoor learning and their lack of opportunity to make a positive impact on their local environment. Connecting people with nature has profound benefits on knowledge retention, and supports students to develop investigative skills, to acquire an attitude of care for the environment and to practise the principles of ecological sustainability. In this unit, participants will gain an advanced understanding of contemporary environmental education theory, research and practice. Using Taronga Conservation Society of Australia as a case study, current environmental education programs that demonstrate positive conservation outcomes will be investigated. This unit provides participants with the knowledge and skills to be effective environmental educators. Various teaching pedagogies will be explored which will help participants gain the expertise to move beyond the classroom with their practice. The major focus of this unit is to teach current and aspiring educators how to design authentic environmental education programs, for all academic levels, that will enable their students to participate actively as citizens in protecting the environment and contribute to the development of an enduring sustainable, environmentally sound society.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDPT5003 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary human-environment issues and their implications for environmental education theory and practice.
- LO2. Critically analyse education programs in terms of their potential to deliver ethical, environmental education experiences with positive conservation and education outcomes.
- LO3. Embed scientific principals into education programs in a way that is relevant to students, creating lasting understanding of environmental values.
- LO4. • Design authentic environmental education programs that integrate rich learning experiences, teach civic responsibility, and are conducive to the achievement of environmental conservation
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