| Title: |
Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Archie, Michele; Mann, Lori; Vymetal-Taylor, Mary; Alston, Caroline; Braus, Judy; Hayden, Matt; Hollums, Don; McKeown-Ice, Rosalyn; Paden, Mary; Paterson, Margaret; Raze, Robert; Weiser, Brenda; Lee, Peggy Soong Yap; North American Association for Environmental Education, Rock Spring, GA. |
| Source: |
North American Association for Environmental Education. 2005. |
| Availability: |
North American Association for Environmental Education. 1725 DeSales Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-419-0412; Web site: https://naaee.org/eepro/resources/international-journal-early-childhood-environmental-education-ijecee |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
49 |
| Publication Date: |
2005 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
United States Environmental Protection Agency; Northern Illinois University, National Environmental Education and Training Foundation. |
| Intended Audience: |
Teachers |
| Document Type: |
Guides - Classroom - Teacher |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Kindergarten; Preschool Education |
| Descriptors: |
Preservice Teacher Education; Natural Resources; Guidelines; Education Courses; Teacher Education Programs; Professional Development; Elementary Secondary Education; Environmental Education |
| Abstract: |
Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators is a set of recommendations about the basic knowledge and abilities educators need to provide high-quality environmental education. The guidelines are designed to apply: (1) Within the context of pre-service teacher education programs and environmental education courses offered to students with varied backgrounds such as environmental studies, geography, liberal studies, or natural resources; (2) to the professional development of educators who will work in both formal and nonformal educational settings, offering programs at the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade levels; and (3) to full-time environmental educators as well as for those for whom environmental education is just one of their responsibilities. This document presents an ambitious overview of the abilities and knowledge of a well-prepared environmental educator. The guidelines provide a mechanism for gauging the quality of pre-service and in-service preparation programs and the abilities of environmental educators. Instead of offering fixed rules, these guidelines suggest a broad vision--a goal to work toward and a guide for professional and programmatic development. The guidelines are grounded in a common understanding of effective environmental education. For many environmental educators, that understanding is rooted in two founding documents of the field: the Belgrade Charter (UNESCO-UNEP, 1976) and the Tbilisi Declaration (UNESCO, 1978). This guide is organized around six themes. Each theme describes a skill area that must be included in the training of an environmental educator, and a sample format for the "Guidelines" is provided. Each theme is accompanied by references at the end, and appended are: The Executive Summary, Excellence in Environmental Education, and Guidelines for Learning (Pre K-12). |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2005 |
| Accession Number: |
ED485841 |
| Database: |
ERIC |