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EDUC4807

Educating for Ecologically Sustainable Communities

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

OurimbahSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2009

This course examines current environmental issues facing Australia and the wider world and considers the impact that primary schools can have on implementing ecological sustainable communities.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a number of the key environmental issues of the current period.
2. Critically assess these issues with a view to determining how educational policies and procedures can make an impact in order to develop sustainable communities.
3. Demonstrate strategies that can engage primary schools and their commmunities in enhancing the natural, social, and built environment.
Content
This course will involve field trips to visit various institutions and persons of value for an advanced understanding of ecological sustainable communities in Australia. It will invite research and discussion on issues in ecological sustainable development; and involve exploration of classroom application of the above.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
N/A
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Field Study
Lecture
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify)
Assignment 2 - 60%

Essays and practical tasks associated with a critical analysis of ecological sustainable education in primary schools.
Presentations - Individual
Assignment 1 - 40%

Presentation of findings of field work in terms of knowledge of the principles and practices that will encourage ecological sustainable communities in Australia and their relevance to primary classroom practices.
Contact Hours
Field Study: for 24 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 10 hour(s) per Term for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for EDUC4807