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Online Sep 17-Dec 07, 2012 Credit: 3 graduate Tuition & Fees: $910.05 NSTA members 10% discount Instructor(s): Michael Brody |
Course DescriptionThis course is designed for formal and informal educators who are interested in integrating inquiry oriented, experienced-based, environmental studies into their educational program. Participants will learn basic ecological field study techniques and conduct studies in their local environment. A wide variety of field studies will be presented and the participants will share their ecological data and field study results on-line. Basic ecological concepts will be presented in the context of the field studies. The course will address science and environmental education standards especially as they relate to inquiry oriented teaching and learning and local place-based studies. Educators will have many opportunities to share their views on a variety of topics related to the environment and education. The course will allow the participants to learn more about the ecology, teaching and learning.This is a practical course in teaching about the environment and working with children. We are looking for educators with a variety of backgrounds and would like representation from as many regions of the U.S. and other countries as possible. This will help insure a wide variety of ecological results and good opportunities to compare ecosystems and bioregions of the world. Although it is not required, we suggest conducting as many of these field studies with family, friends, students and other interested people as possible. If you are not currently teaching children, conducting studies with family and/or friends is acceptable. We will encourage you to share how you will adapt or adopt these techniques to your own educational and ecological situation. Everyone's context is different and in this class we do learn much from each other's experiences. Meeting Place and TimesTeachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week and spend 9 - 12 hours per week while the course is in session, either online or offline working on course related assignments, to stay current and successfully complete this 3 credit graduate course. Instructor(s)Michael Brody, EdD. Professor of Science Education at Montana State University. Dr. Brody teaches environmental science and education courses for teachers. He has worked extensively on educational issues related to ecosystems, environmental degradation and environmental health issues.PrerequisitesTeachers actively engaged in science/environmental education activities.Target AudienceThis course is designed for educators to learn and practice basic ecological field techniques and integrate them into their instruction.Time Commitment:9-12 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.Tuition and Fees
NSTA Members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on tuition. The Program Fee includes a $75 materials fee for the CD, which will be sent to you by Montana State University just before the course begins. A $30 registration fee is also charged once per semester. The costs above assume that you are taking only MSU Extended University courses during the semester that the course is offered. If you also registered for courses through the MSU Registrar, the regular MSU fee structure may apply. A $40 late fee will be assessed if payment is not posted to your account by 3 pm (Mountain Time) of the course start date (or the business day before if the course starts on a weekend or a holiday). To learn more about tuition and fees, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page. Required Books/Materials
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This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date. For More Informationcontact Michael Brody at brody@montana.edu. How to RegisterRegister Online |
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