Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - EDUC 454 F100

Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education (4)

Class Number: 1411

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jun 30 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 401 and EDUC 402 or Corequisite: EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Integrating mathematical, scientific and socio-cultural methods and processes of learning across the curriculum and in teaching practice. Students will experience and apply approaches that are situated in the practices of environmental and social scientists through modelling, simulation and evaluation. Students who have completed EDUC 452 may not complete this course for further credit Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be delivered remotely.  Students are expected to be online and available during scheduled class time.


Ce cours offre une occasion d’explorer l’enseignement primaire et secondaire dans une perspective d’éducation relative à l’environnement (ERE). Les méthodes quantitatives et qualitatives appliqués aux problématiques environnementales permettent l’élaboration d’activités interdisciplinaires et expérientielles qui sont en lien direct avec les visées éducatives du programme du Ministère de l’Éducation de la Colombie-Britannique. L’accent est mis sur l’engagement dans des projets ancrés dans la communauté et qui permettent d’apprécier l’impact de la pédagogie par l’action.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Se familiariser avec les différents environnements présents dans sa communauté
  • Appliquer une approche réflexive aux enjeux environnementaux contemporains
  • Exprimer sa compréhension des similarités et différences entre les principales propositions d’éthique environnementale
  • Développer un sentiment de confiance dans l’utilisation de données quantitatives
  • Démontrer sa capacité à intégrer l’éducation relative à l’environnement dans sa pédagogie

Grading

  • Réaliser une analyse critique d’une ressource éducative en ERE 15%
  • Discussion sur Canvas à partir des questions (en format portfolio) 15%
  • Analyser une proposition éthique en matière d’environnement 15%
  • Évaluation quantitative - Analyse cycle de vie 30%
  • Créer un plan d’unité intégrant l’ERE 25%

REQUIREMENTS:

Activités hors campus obligatoires (Vancouver métropolitain).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Textes remis en classe via la plateforme Canvas.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.