fairview gardens environmental education presentation
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The Basic Concepts of Environmental EducationA presentation by Jordan Fabula for the Fairview Gardens educational program
Gratitude Circle I’d like for everyone to gather around in
a circle together and answer the question: Why are you grateful for your education?
What Is Environmental Education? Environmental education
“teaches children and adults how to learn about and investigate their environment, and to make intelligent, informed decisions about how they can take care of it.” (Source: NAAEE)
EE encompasses a variety of subjects, such as earth science, biology, chemistry and social sciences.
Environmental education is most effective when taught in an organized sequence.
Overview The Tbilisi Declaration Natural Learning Cycle 4MAT Learning Styles Core Routines Why Study Environmental Education? How Environmental Education Should Be
Taught
The Tbilisi Declaration (1977)Five aspects of Tbilisi Declaration: Attitudes Awareness Knowledge Skills Participation
Natural Learning Cycle
Inspire(start here)
Movement
Focus
Break
Gather & share
Reflect
Integrate
End & beginning
4MAT Learning Styles Dr. Bernice McCarthy divided students
into four learning types: Type I learners- Reflective learners Type II learners- Analytic learners Type III learners- Common sense learners Type IV learners- Hands-on learners
Core Routines of Environmental Education
Some of the most important Core Routines as described in The Coyote’s Guide are: Sit Spot Thanksgiving Mapping Animal Forms Tracking Journaling
Why Study Environmental Education? Environmental education
Environmental literacy Sustainable behaviors and better human health!
Environmental literacy forms the foundation from which sustainable behavior and thinking originates- a foundation built from environmental education
Environmental education can help people increase and develop their connections with the nature, leading to healthier and happier people
How Environmental Education Should Be Taught
Satisfy all five aspects of Tbilisi Declaration
Cater to all four 4MAT learning styles
Include numerous outdoor activities and field trips
Incorporate Core Routines and Natural Learning Cycle into lessons
Build connections with nature
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