Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 454 E100

Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education (4)

Class Number: 4425

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 4:30–8:20 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, REM 452, or ENV 452 may not complete this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides an introduction to environmental education, specifically in terms of qualitative and quantitative techniques used in environmental studies. Readings and activities will focus on ecological thinking and holistic approaches in environmental reasoning, with a view to constructing interdisciplinary approaches and activities for school curricula.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

You will:

  1. explore how mathematical reasoning impacts environmental curriculum and instruction,
  2. learn about environmental assessment techniques that include scientific, mathematical and sociocultural perspectives,
  3. develop environmental education lessons and activities that include mathematical reasoning, and
  4. critically examine different approaches to environmental education through readings, film and other media.

Grading

  • Data collection & analysis experiment 15%
  • Analysis of an EE lesson plan 15%
  • EE lesson with mathematical reasoning (teams) 25%
  • Environmental Me Portfolio 25%
  • Participation in online conversations and engagement in classes 20%

NOTES:

Due to the interactive nature of this class, attendance is required. If you need to miss a class, please discuss with the instructor beforehand. You will be responsible for making up readings, reflections, and other work.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

British Columbia Ministry of Education. (2007). Environmental Learning and Experience: An interdisciplinary guide. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/teach/teaching-tools/environmental-learning/environ_learning_exper.pdf


British Columbia Ministry of Education. (2008). The Environmental Learning and Experience Curriculum Maps: Environment and Sustainability Across BC’s K-12 Curricula. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/teach/teaching-tools/environmental-learning/ele_maps.pdf


Supplementary articles and reading materials will be provided electronically via CANVAS. 


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.