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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY?

EDUC

(D100)

DR. ALLAN MACKINNON

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Office: EDB 8629 ?

Phone: 778-782-3432 ?

E-mail: amackinn@sfu.ca

Thursday 8:30-12:20 in EDB 8620F

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Office Hours/Location: please email or call for an appointment

May

5 -

July 30, 2009

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an introduction to environmental education, specifically in terms of qualitative and

quantitative techniques used in environmental studies. Readings and activities will focus on ecological

thinking and holistic approaches in environmental reasoning, with a view to constructing

interdisciplinary approaches and activities for school curricula.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Explore how mathematical reasoning impacts environmental curriculum and instruction

Participate in a stewardship training workshop/authentic environmental assessment that includes

scientific, mathematical and socio-cultural perspectives

Develop environmental education lessons and activities that include mathematical reasoning

Critically examine different approaches to environmental education

REQUIREMENTS

This is a Pass/Fail course. To achieve a passing grade all assignments must be completed including

weekly in-class activities and take-home projects. Projects include an individual "Environmental Me"

assessment and a group "Community Involvement" project to be presented in class.

Environmental Journalism home page http://www.sej.org

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)'s information about sustainable development

research, planning & action http://iisdl.iisd.cal

Fraser River Action Plan PDF Report List http://www.rem.sfu.caJFRAP/PDF_list

Additional readings will be distributed in class and via email.

Students in all Faculty of Education courses are encouraged to review policies pertaining to academic

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