PRIMARY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Demonstrate the use of “green” practices in the classroom.
- Develop the “sustainability across the curriculum” philosophy.
- Engage learners in “green life outside the classroom”.
teaching "green"
IN THE CLASSROOM
COURSE SUMMARY
Make your classroom and your curricula much more eco-friendly.
TEACHING “GREEN” IN THE CLASSROOM
COURSE DETAILS
COURSE NUMBER
IND 1287
COUrSE INSTRUCTOR
Paul gose
COUrSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides educators of all grade levels and teaching experiences a self guided experience exploring tricks and tips to make your classroom and your curricula more eco-friendly. Educators will benefit by embedding existing curriculum and methods that will reduce our carbon footprint on our Earth and teach sustainable living while still benefiting both learners, their parents and other educators.
Correspondence will occur once every week until course requirements are met. Evidence of 15 hours per unit must be submitted. Locations will vary due to technology needs and be determined on an individual basis.
There will be 12.5 hours of instructional sessions per unit of credit during this course. The type of communication will be determined by the participant and Valley Teachers Group.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic/academic time log must be submitted at completion of the course.
The keeping of a time specific log documenting research, activity, and curriculum is required. Evidence of 45 clock hours per each unit of credit must be recorded to meet course requirement. These clock hours shall be comprised of 37.5 instructional hours and 7.5 independent practice. Included in these hours, you will include a narrative of the instructional sessions.
3 units = Assignments 1-6 along with final project. The six instructional sessions will be set upon enrollment. Any additional correspondence will be conducted on request.
POLICY ON Plagiarism
All people participating in the educational process at Fresno Pacific University are expected to pursue honesty and integrity in all aspects of their academic work. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, will be handled according to the procedures set forth on page 8 of the Fresno Pacific University Catalogue.
COURSE MATERIALS
Upon enrollment the participant will receive the following via email: an example of an academic log used during your coursework; directions to the required written course materials: The Everything Green Classroom Book: From Recycling to Conservation, all you need to create an eco-friendly learning environment (Everything (School & Careers), a list of additional websites that promote sustainability in the classroom, and guidelines for the final class project.
FINAL PROJECT
Ready for use in the classroom.
Participant will submit a completed unit plan and an academic time log.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CREDIT
Grading Criteria:
Grades are Credit/No Credit (CR or NC). Credit is equivalent to a B grade or above. Letter grades are not issued.
Participants are evaluated based on successful completion and submission of:
Completion of these items will result in a passing grade for the participant.
Grades are Credit/No Credit (CR or NC). Credit is equivalent to a B grade or above. Letter grades are not issued.
Participants are evaluated based on successful completion and submission of:
- Time log narrative proving a minimum of 15 hours per unit of credit including the instructional sessions – 30%
- Response to each of the 34 MS Word tutorials – 40%
- Proper documentation and citation in all work for this course – 10%
- Participation in all agreed upon correspondence. – 20%
Completion of these items will result in a passing grade for the participant.
POLICY STATEMENT
These courses are post-baccalaureate, professional development units that are not part of a degree program, but are designed in collaboration with school districts and other educational organizations to meet specific staff development needs. Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling in these courses to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.
