The US Forest Service has a long history of youth conservation education. We investigated U.S. Forest Service citizen science programs that involve secondary school students in field collection of monitoring data to understand (1) how the programs integrated science and environmental education and (2) whether these programs advance ecological…

Given the fundamental objective of ESD--perspective change--it is increasingly being aligned with the theoretical foundation of Mezirow's Transformative Learning. In 2008, Sipos et al. built upon this connection by proposing a matrix of learning objectives to assess ESD in formal settings. These objectives, grouped under the title of…

This project proposal outlines a pilot project for meeting the educational goal that each individual shall acquire knowledge and appreciation of the environment and recognize personal responsibility for its quality. The project proposes to analyze the role of socio-technological change and problem-solving capabilities, and to compile and analyze…

Outlines the problems that face society in relation to misuse of our natural surroundings and our need for environmentally literate citizens. Includes examples of goals, themes, and objectives that should guide any outdoor and environmental program. Addresses the need to consider the cognitive development of the age group participating in the…

Residential, challenging, learning experiences can provide a powerful and essential education in environmental values and interpersonal relationships. Presents a basic-needs planning guide for residential adventure programs that considers the need for water, air, food, clothing, accommodation, waste disposal, health, energy, resources, love of…

Draws on a range of recent curriculum development and research initiatives in order to consider what preservice teacher education programs might, most effectively, be able to do to promote environmental education within schools and, through them, within the wider community. Concludes with a set of organizational principles. (LZ)

Assists educators in developing natural resource programs that use ecosystem-based management principles which are then delivered through a community-based approach to education. Discusses lifelong learning, community themes, and community life roles. (PVD)

Seventy-four environmental education programs/projects, identified by program/project title and state, are described. The programs were selected for inclusion on the bases of geographic representation, across a spectrum of target audiences and funding sources. Although the descriptions differ in format, they include one or more of the following:…

This document describes the design, content, and methods of a teacher education program (TEP) with a specialization in environmental education (SEE), intended to prepare teachers for middle schools. The SEE is also suggested as inservice for staff members. Part 1 presents the goals of the TEP and translates these goals into learner objectives. It…

The Grimwood Memorial Lecture discusses priorities for environmental education, Toronto's two outdoor education facilities, four areas in which students relate to the environment (knowledge, enjoyment, aesthetics, encounter), international environmental concerns, local/urban environmental studies, field studies in urban Toronto, urban studies…

This report examines issues and approaches to course design and evaluation within the higher education (HE) sector that are relevant and applicable to the United Kingdom's further education (FE) sector. Chapter 1 examines the increasing emphasis on student-centered learning in FE/HE and the implications of that trend. Discussed in chapter 2 are…