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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