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• Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education (Online Course)

  • Start
    Mon, February 06, 2023
  • End
    Mon, April 03, 2023
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  This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the language, concepts and principles of equity work for environmental educators and environmental professionals.  It is meant to be an introductory course and spark interest in further learning around justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). The main topics for the course include:

  • Foundations of communication for sensitive topics, including group agreements and nonviolent communication.

  • Developing a common language for discussing JEDI topics

  • Understanding historical intersections of the environmental movement with social justice topics, how those historical events might still be causing impacts today.

  • Understanding bias, stereotypes, and oppression

  • Reflecting on power and privilege that different identities afford, how that power and privilege manifests as microaggressions and how to use the power and privilege you had to develop a personal action plan.

  This course was developed through a partnership between Center for Diversity and the Environment, EcoInclusive, Justice Outside, Environmental Educators of North Carolina, Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education, and Kentucky Association for Environmental Education.  

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 8 week timeframe.  Actual time to complete the course will vary, but we estimate it will take approximately 15 hours.
  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage timely completion of assignments.  While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the courses will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.
  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on forums and Padlet boards, and writing personal reflections.

  Cohort Timeline: This cohort will begin February 6, 2023.  Participants will have until April 3, 2023 to complete the course.

  Earning Credit: This course qualifies for 15 hours Criteria I Credit for EE Certification Program Enrollees, 10-hour maximum CE Credit for those already EE Certified.  For all other continuing education, you can earn 1.5 CEU's (15 hours)

  Registration: $30 for EENC members, $40 for general registration.  Sliding registration option also available.

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• Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education (Online Course)

  • Start
    Mon, February 20, 2023
  • End
    Mon, April 03, 2023
  • Spaces left
    13

  Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students’ needs. This course will encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach, not just the content you teach.  Whether you’re a classroom teacher or outdoor nonformal educator, are an experienced professional or just getting started in the field, and are new to inclusion or have been leading inclusive programming for years, we hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all learners. Focus areas include:

  • Understanding the principles of Universal Design for Learning
  • Describing terms, techniques, tools, and resources to promote inclusivity and access to better serve diverse populations, specifically those with learning differences, physical accessibility needs, and language barriers
  • Evaluating your current teaching practices/pedagogy and your setting to identify barriers to participation
  • Applying the principles of universal design for learning to your pedagogical practices to redesign a lesson, activity, or program

  This course content was designed by Michelle Silvers of Silver’s Lining PLLC, Estrella Risinger with the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education, Michelle Pearce and Lauren Pyle with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina, with contributions from Rebekah Jones and the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning.

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6 week timeframe.  Actual time to complete the course will vary, but we estimate it will take approximately 10 hours.
  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage timely completion of assignments.  While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the courses will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.
  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on forums and Padlet boards, and writing personal reflections.

  Cohort Timeline: This cohort will begin February 20, 2023.  Participants will have until April 3, 2023 to complete the course.

  Earning Credit: This course qualifies for 10 hours Criteria III Credit for EE Certification Program Enrollees, 10-hour maximum CE Credit for those already EE Certified.  For all other continuing education, you can earn 1.0 CEU's (10 hours)

  Registration: $30 for EENC members, $40 for general registration.  Sliding registration option also available.

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• (Pilot) Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence Workshop - Online, Tuesday AM Section

  • Start
    Tue, April 11, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Tue, April 18, 2023
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    5

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  The Guidelines for Excellence is a series of materials to help environmental educators hone their practice and programs to national standards for high-quality EE programming.   This workshop will focus on the Environmental Education Programs Guidelines for Excellence publication.

  This workshop is for educators (formal, nonformal, and higher education) who want to:  

  • Identify the key characteristics of high-quality environmental education programs and reflect on their own programs through these lenses.
  • Discuss and implement the relationship between program design and program evaluation.

  Format: This course will be a combination of independent online work and required group calls.  We will be using an online platform called Moodle for independent work and Zoom for the calls (video and call-in options). 

  Live Call Dates: Tuesday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Note: you must attend and participate in both calls to receive full credit for this course.

  Facilitator: Michelle Pearce

  Limited to 25 students. 

  Eligible for 10 hours of Criteria I or continuing education credit for the NC DEQ EE Certificate.

  Registration: $15 for EENC members, $20 for general registration.  

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• NCSU's The Science House Adult STEM Night

  • When
    Tue, April 11, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732

  Join EENC and NCSU's The Science House at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Mills River, NC on April 11th, 2023. for Adult STEM Night. Starting at 6 p.m., explore the brewery's sustainability initiatives and participate in a hands-on STEM challenge (prizes will be awarded to winners). REGISTRATION REQUIRED

  Enjoy libations and delicious eats while you play (note: these will not be provided)! Walk away with a STEM activity you can use in the classroom and resources from The Science House and EENC. This event is free- members and non-members are welcome! Register by April 5th, 2022.

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• Launching the NC Science Trail (EENC Webinar)

  • When
    Thu, April 20, 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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  North Carolina stretches from mountains to the sea and is known for its natural beauty, diverse topography, and incredible biodiversity. North Carolina is also home to many museums and science centers in communities across the state, where exhibits and programs provide scientific and nature-based learning experiences for people of all ages. In an effort to bring awareness and increased accessibility to these many resources in our state, our non-profit, In Situ Explorers, has partnered with 63 science education venues to create a digital science guidebook for residents and visitors. We want to engage people of all ages in the exploration of NC's varied science landscape. Join me to learn about the launch of the North Carolina Science Trail, how we can help you find incredible opportunities across the state, and our goals to expand into a one-stop online shop for science and nature experiences in North Carolina.

  Presenter: April C. Smith
  

  In 2015, April started the non-profit, In Situ Explorers, which aims to share the wonders of science and nature with everyone by providing interesting and fun ideas for outdoor science exploration. In 2020, she enlisted over 30 NC scientists, researchers, and naturalist to help publish a book through UNC Press entitled "30 Great NC Science Adventures," which shared 30 exciting science and nature-based experiences all across the state. April has taught classes on the importance of wetlands and environmental microbiology, as well as seminars on how to explore outdoors with kids and experiencing awe through science and nature. The creation of the NC Science Trail is her most recent adventure. It launches in April 2023 as part of the NC Science Festival and NC's Year of the Trail.
  

  
  

  Registration Information
  This webinar has a sliding scale registration. You will recieve an email from programs@eenc.org with the Zoom link information the morning of the event.

  Webinar will qualify for Criteria III and continuing education for NC DEQ EE Certificate.  

  A recording of the webinar will be sent to all registered participants afterward.  It will also be posted on EENC's Member Resources page - so if you're an EENC member and not able to attend during the scheduled time, no need to register!

  
  

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• Methods of Teaching EE - Online

  • Start
    Mon, May 01, 2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Fri, May 19, 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    19

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  Methods of Teaching Environmental Education (MOTEE) is a 10-hour workshop designed to help practitioners create inclusive and age-appropriate learning experiences, gain group management skills, practice teaching methods to promote inquiry, and gain skills in designing objectives, lessons, and assessments for EE programs using NC Essential Standards as a foundation. 

  This workshop is for educators (formal, nonformal, and higher education) who want to learn more about:  

  • Diversity of Learners
  • Creating the Learning Environment
  • Teaching Methods
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Assessment
  • North Carolina Essential Standards

  Format: This course will be a combination of independent online work and required group calls.  We will be using an online platform called Moodle for independent work and Zoom for the calls (video and call-in options). 

  Course Schedule:

  April 26 - Access to online materials available

  May 1 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. live Zoom Call 1 (Monday)

  May 4 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. live Zoom Call 2 (Thursday)

  May 8 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. live Zoom Call 3 (Monday)

  May 11 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. live Zoom Call 4 (Thursday)

  May 15 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. live Zoom Call 5 (Monday)

  May 19 - All assignments due, close of course

  If you have questions about registration, the course materials or details, please contact Michelle Pearce at programs@eenc.org. 

  Facilitator: Michelle Pearce

  Limited to 25 students. 

  Eligible for 10 hours of Criteria I or continuing education credit for the NC DEQ EE Certificate.

  Registration: $20 for EENC members, $25 for general registration.  

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