Environmental Education (EDUC90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | March |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students will learn the theoretical underpinnings of environmental education through a study of the concept of environmentalism. The subject will combine an introduction to theory and practice in the field of environmental education. A particular focus will be on different understandings of nature and the environment and the implications of these for education. This will include the role that science has played and continues to play in our understanding of both the environment and education. The subject will provide students with some of the important strategies for the development of environmental education in a variety of sectors. It will also provide ideas for educational activities. In addition, the subject will deal with ways of actualising individuals or groups who wish to learn how to become involved in action for the environment and social change.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explore the promises and challenges that exist in developing and implementing educational programs, materials and strategies for ecological justice and social change.
- Utilise emerging, critical, place-based educational theories combined with the power of thinking and working across traditional discipline boundaries, to examine ways in which opportunities for creating change might be developed and motivated within organisations, communities and institutions.
Generic skills
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Accounts of Critical Experiences Essay 1
| Mid semester | 20% |
Accounts of Critical Experience Essay 2
| Mid semester | 20% |
Portfolio of Environmental Practices and Theory (Please see below)
| End of semester | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Portfolio of Environmental Practices and Theory (total of 3000 words equivalent), due end of semester (60%), which comprises:
a) 10 weekly written contributions to a portfolio (each 250 words or equivalent; total of 2500 words equivalent);
b) introductory and concluding text (total of 500 words equivalent); and
c) individual 10-minute presentation of the completed portfolio to the class (hurdle task).
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Maurizio Toscano Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 18 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 17 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 May 2020 Assessment period ends 23 May 2020 March contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Education Major Climate Change Major Governance, Policy and Markets Major Tailored Specialisation Major Climate Change Major Education and Social Change Major Governance, Policy and Communication Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Sustainable Forests Major Education Major Sustainable Forests - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 February 2024