Education (EDUC) - Educating for Environmental Sustainability

EDUC 5237  Educating for Environmental Sustainability

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Participants investigate topics related to environmental and sustainability education including: theoretical and historical foundations and practical applications; the importance of environmental sustainability education in formal and informal education; effective teaching and learning strategies; and identified local/global environmental concerns. Participants explore issues associated with implementing environmental and sustainability education for a diverse range of learners, and consider the ways in which the principles and practices of environmental sustainability can inform educational sustainability.