Outdoor Environmental Education courses that are being offered this summer, at the Faculty of Education that may be of interest to your students:
INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL OUTDOOR AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Facilitate exceptional outdoor learning experiences
· EDCP 323 93A | May 8 June 18
· EDCP 323 96A | July 4 21
ADVANCED METHODOLOGY IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Design, facilitation, and evaluation of OEE curriculum
· EDCP 423 96A | July 17 August 4
Where appropriate, would you be able to inform faculty, staff and students of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who may be interested in incorporating Outdoor Education into their program? There¹s some text below that could be shared with student listservs.
Thanks very much,
Heather
Heather McGregor
Professional Development & Community Engagement
Faculty of Education
The University of British Columbia
1304 2125 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
OUTDOOR EDUCATION COURSES
UBC Outdoor Environmental Education (OEE) courses support educators to facilitate outdoor learning experiences that enhance student personal knowledge and connections to the natural world. Both of these courses are applicable towards the UBC Diploma in Education Outdoor Environmental Education program.
INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL OUTDOOR AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Facilitate exceptional outdoor learning experiences.
EDCP 323 93A | May 8 to June 18
EDCP 323 96A | July 4-21
This course provides a practical and experiential introduction to the history, methodology, planning, and assessment of local outdoor and experiential learning opportunities. During this course, students learn basic elements around planning, teaching, and assessing safe and pedagogical OEE learning experiences, including field and over-night outings;
· The overnight trip to Deas Island is mandatory for all students.
ADVANCED METHODOLOGY IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Design, facilitation, and evaluation of OEE curriculum.
The EDCP 423 course builds on core competencies introduced in EDCP 323 to further develop and explore the creation, implementation, and evaluation of OEE experiences. Particular emphasis is placed on curricular integration and local realizations for formal and non-formal learning environments. Students develop awareness and understanding of a range of skills and processes related to design, facilitation, and evaluation of OEE programming and curriculum. A variety of outdoor experiences will be explored, including an overnight out-trip. Further course details, required fees, and specific information regarding the out-trip will be provided by the instructor.
· The overnight trip to Deas Island is mandatory for all students.
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