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 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. Online correspondence will vary due to technology needs and be determined on an individual basis.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Your first assignment/ log entry is a phone call / meeting with Valley Teachers Group. Any additional correspondence will be conducted on request. Email valleyteachersgroup@gmail.com and set up an Orientation meeting.
- Complete the Five Assignments.
- The keeping of a time specific log documenting research, activity, and curriculum is required. Evidence of 15 clock hours per each unit of credit must be recorded to meet course requirements, scholastic/academic time log must be submitted at completion of the course
- When all assignments that are listed below have been satisfactorily completed, evidence emailed/sent to valleyteachersgroup@gmail.com for instructor review. In email please format subject line as follows: last name, first name, course name/number
COURSE MATERIALS
Assignments
- Phone conversation or Zoom meeting with either Ken Rickard (209)648-4446 or Paul Gose (209)380-5546. Any additional correspondence will be conducted on request.
Assignments 3 thru 6 will be discussed dring orientation.
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%
- Submission of evidence of completion of the assignments- 50%
- Proper documentation and citation in all work for this course - 10%
- Participation in all agreed upon correspondence. - 10%
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.
