NRES 310/510 Assignments

General Directions for all Assignments

Assignments are expected to be complete, thoughtful, and coherent examples of good understanding of the foundation and implementation of EE

All assignments must be typewritten/word processed, double-spaced, in 12 point font.

Responses for each assignment should be placed in the appropriate D2L drop-box.

All students (310 and 510) complete:

Assignment 1: Readings in Environmental Education (10 points each)

Reading three core articles on EE and writing answers to questions about each will give you background and insights into EE. The readings will provide the framework for enhanced understanding of course material and success in completing other assignments.

Assignment 2: EE Resources Exploration (35 points)

This is an opportunity for you to investigate local and state resources (people, places, and products) which may assist you in your efforts to infuse environmental education into your curricula.

Assignment 3: Writing an Environmental Education Unit Plan (100 Points)

This is an opportunity for you to work with some of the Environmental Education goals, theories, ideas, and curriculum by creating a unit or series of activities for infusion into your own curriculum. In addition to being a chance to explore something new, this is designed to be an opportunity for you to create something you will use with students.

Discussion Participation (XYZ points-varies per instructor)

These are opportunities for you to share your ideas with other students in the class.

Graduate (510) students also complete one of the following:

Assignment 4A: School District EE Survey (50 Points)

This is an opportunity for you to meet with a local district curriculum coordinator and teachers to discuss and evaluate the present and future status of Environmental Education in the district. You will complete and return a form describing the district (with a signature), and develop a formal report of Environmental Education's status with a set of recommendations for Environmental Education's future. Your personal evaluative comments are encouraged.

Assignment 4B: Personal Philosophy of Education that Incorporates Environmental Education
(50 points)

This is an opportunity for you to develop a personal philosophy of education that incorporates environmental education. The written report detailing your philosophy should address current contemporary issues involving school improvement as they relate to EE

NRES 310/510 EE Teaching Methods