Quade, Bill

Best practices for the integration of adventure activities and environmental education.

Stevens Point

2013

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INTRODUCTION
What is ÒBest Practices for Environmental Education,Ó and Why Do We Need It ?
How Was ÒBest Practices for Environmental EducationÓ Developed ?
How is ÒBest Practices for Environmental EducationÓ Organized ?

ONE. SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND WHO ARE THE LEARNERS AND
EDUCATORS ?
What Do We Mean by Environmental Education ?
Who are the Learners and Educators in Environmental Education ?
Audience (Learners)
Setting

TWO. GUIDELINES FOR CONTENT: WHAT IS LEARNED IN EE ?
Content Guidelines for Early Childhood
Content Guidelines for K-12 and Higher Education
Content Guidelines for Adult and General Public Learners
Choosing and Using Environmental Education Materials

THREE. GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: HOW IS EE ACHIEVED ?
A Variety of Programs, Products, and Services
Program Development and Implementation Guidelines for Early Childhood
Program Development and Implementation Guidelines for K-12 and
Higher Education
Methods for Incorporating EE into the Curriculum
The Integrated Approach
Program Development and Implementation Guidelines for Adult and
General Public Audiences
Guidelines for Planning and Design
Guidelines for Audience Experiences
Guidelines for Interpreting the Environment
Infrastructure for EE Program Development and Implementation
Special Issues for EE Program Implementation

FOUR. GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:
HOW DO WE ASSESS LEARNING AND EVALUATE PROGRAMS IN EE ?
Some Definitions
Guidelines for Assessing Learning and Evaluating Programs
Methods for Assessing Learning
Authentic Assessment of Learning
Traditional Assessment Techniques
Methods for Program Evaluation

FIVE. GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
HOW DO WE BECOME EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS ?
Guidelines for Preservice Professional Development in EE
Guidelines for Inservice Professional Development in EE
Guidelines for the Professional Development of Environmental Interpreters

APPENDICES
Appendix A: Worksheet for Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines
For Excellence
Appendix B: Teaching Outdoors
Appendix C: Management and Logistics for Workshops and Seminars
Appendix D: Adapting EE Activities for Learners with Special Needs