Environmental education (5 cr)
Code: YP00DU13-3004
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Tommi Pantzar
- Lassi Pöyry
Teacher in charge
Tommi Pantzar
Groups
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YPMI20SPCivic Activities and Youth Work, full-time studies
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?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic skills in instructing a group.