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ED2561: ADVANCED EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course is based around an individual field research study of your own choosing. You will produce a report on an environmental issue – physical, social, economic, historical, educational or cultural. You will be expected to research on-line but more importantly you will work on location and in the community, conducting interviews, surveys and field research. As well as the final report, you will be asked to share and present your aims and rationale for choosing your topic for study with a group of fellow students. You will also have regular meetings with the course tutor to discuss progress,

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Val Reid

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The main focus of this course is examining and deepening understanding of the concept of education for environmental citizenship. It continues to develop knowledge and understanding of the geographical, historical, anthropological, political and cultural dimensions of the environment. Independent research and field study will facilitate exploration of human activity and its effect on the natural environment. The course will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts of heritage, conservation and sustainablity.

Further Information & Notes

Previous study of ED1075 Education for the Environment is desirable but not essential.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 3 x 20 minute presentations. (30%) 4000 word case study report (70%) Resit: 4000 word case study report. (100%)

Formative Assessment

Continuous debate/discussion in groups, in whole class setting and in one to one discussion with tutor.

Feedback

Fornmative assessment - verbal feedback from tutor. Peer and self assessment Summative assessment - structured, detailed written feedback as per School of Education pro-forma.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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