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Preservice Teacher Education; Natural Resources; Guidelines; Education Courses; Teacher Education Programs; Professional Development; Elementary Secondary Education; Environmental Education

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Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators is a set of recommendations about the basic knowledge and abilities educators need to provide high-quality environmental education. The guidelines are designed to apply: (1) Within the context of pre-service teacher education programs and environmental education courses offered to students with varied backgrounds such as environmental studies, geography, liberal studies, or natural resources; (2) to the professional development of educators who will work in both formal and nonformal educational settings, offering programs at the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade levels; and (3) to full-time environmental educators as well as for those for whom environmental education is just one of their responsibilities. This document presents an ambitious overview of the abilities and knowledge of a well-prepared environmental educator. The guidelines provide a mechanism for gauging the quality of pre-service and in-service preparation programs and the abilities of environmental educators. Instead of offering fixed rules, these guidelines suggest a broad vision--a goal to work toward and a guide for professional and programmatic development. The guidelines are grounded in a common understanding of effective environmental education. For many environmental educators, that understanding is rooted in two founding documents of the field: the Belgrade Charter (UNESCO-UNEP, 1976) and the Tbilisi Declaration (UNESCO, 1978). This guide is organized around six themes. Each theme describes a skill area that must be included in the training of an environmental educator, and a sample format for the "Guidelines" is provided. Each theme is accompanied by references at the end, and appended are: The Executive Summary, Excellence in Environmental Education, and Guidelines for Learning (Pre K-12). Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Curriculum Development; Educational Change; Elementary Education; Environmental Education; Higher Education; Outdoor Activities; Parks; Partnerships in Education; Relevance (Education); Service Learning

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This paper describes a partnership project with state parks in Florida and Pennsylvania that was inspired by and builds upon the work done through the Florida Office of Environmental Education with public schools and state parks in Florida. The project is a curriculum reform effort that combines the expertise and resources of a state park, two university departments, and a laboratory school. It is designed to investigate and develop the concept of service-learning to enhance the relevance and meaning of the education of university undergraduate students, elementary students, and the public users of the state park resources. This document lists project activities and includes materials that have been used in the project. (JRH) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Biology; Elementary Education; Elementary School Science; Environmental Education; Experiential Learning; Field Instruction; Holistic Approach; Observational Learning; Outdoor Activities; Perceptual Development; Science Activities; Science Education; Science Instruction; Sensory Experience; Thinking Skills; Trails

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Presents activities that utilize nature hikes to develop students' understanding of environment-related issues, observation skills, and critical thinking skills. Activities include alphabetizing observed objects, identifying objects by smell, observing ants, and a scavenger hunt. (MDH)

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Conservation (Environment); Ecology; Elementary Secondary Education; Environmental Education; Parent Responsibility; Recycling; Student Participation; Student Responsibility

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Today's children must be educated about solid waste management and recycling to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills. The article describes what can be recycled (newspapers, corrugated cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, textiles, motor oil, organic wastes, appliances, steel cans, and plastics). It also lists student environment networks. (SM)

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