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Environmental Education for Sustainability (EDU450)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This is a practical, project-based unit which provides students the opportunity to network with organisations and individuals in the field of environmental education for sustainability. It introduces students to the principles of environmental education for sustainability using local environmental issues as illustrations. It provides students with information and first hand experience of the many environmental programs and resources available in Western Australia, and addresses the links between these environmental opportunities and curricula development at all levels.

Contact time: 

Two intensive weekends (Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon) near the start and middle of the semester and one half-day on a weekend near the end of the semester. Students will work on individual projects during semester.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period.

Prerequisites: 

Nil.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Education (BEd) [Early Childhood and Primary Teaching, Primary Teaching, Secondary Teaching] (Four Years)
Education (Graduate) (BEd) [Primary Teaching, Secondary Teaching] (Two Years)
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary/Secondary)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies

Used in these Minors: 

Science Communication

Environmental Education for Sustainability (EDU650)

as for EDU450, except as follows

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Prerequisites: 

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Postgraduate Certificate in Policy Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Studies
Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability
Master of Education (Coursework)
Master of Education (Research)
Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine