EECP 23-24 - EDC-X721W
Course Description
Credit Validation for Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education Participants Only
The Environmental Educator Certification Program (EECP) recognizes experienced environmental educators for their skills and contributions to the field and draws together stewards and educators of the environment into a structured and effective initiative. The EECP is an 11- month program in which environmental educators demonstrate their competency through group discussion, individual reflection, submission of assignments, and the completion and presentation of a community action project. Through participation in the certification program, educators expand their professional networks, make important connections across the state, and better understand the full spectrum of environmental education careers available. EECP is conducted online over Zoom and utilizes Canvas as its learning management platform.
Please visit https://aeoe.org/EECP for more information or to enroll for the program BEFORE purchasing units.
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate the skills and understandings outlined in Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education
- Describe the goals, theory, practice, and history of the field of environmental education
- Demonstrate the responsibilities associated with practicing environmental education
- Combine the fundamentals of high-quality education with the unique features of environmental education to design and implement effective instruction
- Enable learners to engage in open inquiry and investigation, especially when considering environmental issues that are controversial and require students to seriously reflect on their own and others’ perspectives
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage in reflective practice and collaborative discussion to further individual and collective knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate the knowledge, abilities, and commitment to make assessment and evaluation integral to instruction and programs
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 - 9.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours, participants choose their selection during checkout.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Environmental educators in any setting (classroom teachers, early childhood educators, nature-based instructors, educators in informal and nonformal settings).
Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit: Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling for credit and completing the course.