Environmental educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basic goals of environmental and nature education as well as how to support a positive change in environmental behaviour.
You know methods to strenghen people's relationship with nature and environment.
You develop your ability to function outdoors and in nature.
You know how to plan and implement an educational environmental or nature-related event in authentic surroundings.

Content

What is meant by environmental education and what are its goals?
How to use nature as a learning environment and what skills are needed?
What is your own nature relationship like and how can you develop it?
What educational methods can you use for developing people's knowledge of nature and their attitudes towards the environment in relation to human-nature relationship and sustainable development?

Qualifications

Basic skills in instructing a group.

Evaluation

You are able to use the concepts of environmental and nature education in a consistent manner.
You are able to find information from key information sources.
You are able to work effectively with a particular target group.
You are able to use environmental and nature-related educational methods and techniques.

Assessment scale 1-5.