Community Calendar

June 17 – August 12, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources to take environmental education learning outdoors. This course should take you approximately 8-10 hours to complete. 

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Articulate your case and include at least five research/evidence-based benefits of teaching outdoors.
• Have a working definition and be able to provide examples of what outdoor learning is for you as a teacher.
• Identify potential barriers for your students and articulate ways to minimize or eliminate those barriers.
• Identify and assess at least five outdoor learning opportunities for your students.
• Express the who, what and how of strategies for gaining the necessary support for your short, medium and long term outdoor learning goals and/or projects.
• Identify strategies for successful outdoor learning which include overall strategies, management of students, adapting for weather and using technology outdoors.
• Compare and contrast the learning environments of an indoor classroom space and outdoor learning space to more effectively teach outdoors.
• Complete an outdoor learning plan which includes goals and objectives, getting support, inclusion, classroom management, location(s), curriculum connections, weather, safety and necessary materials and supplies.  

PREREQUISITES: 

• Experience working in formal or non-formal education is not required but highly encouraged.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Access to reliable internet and a desktop computer or laptop.

GRADING:

• Assignments must be completed with a score of 2 as indicated on the scoring guide provided.
• To receive a certificate of completion for 8 hours of work, you must complete all assignments and receive the scores as indicated above.

IMPORTANT DATES:
This course runs for 8 weeks, from June 17 – August 12, 2024. Although you can complete the course at your own pace, there is a recommended schedule for completing each module and three scheduled Zoom meetings.

Three scheduled Zoom meetings are required for this course. 

• Monday, June 17, 7:30 – 8:00 pm
• Monday, July 22, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
• Monday, August 5, 7:30 – 8:30 pm

If you would like to participate in the course, but the Zoom dates are an issue, please contact Sophia at director@arkansasee.org.

COST:

AEEA members: $65
Nonmembers: $100

REGISTER HERE

June 17 – August 12, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources to take environmental education learning outdoors. This course should take you approximately 8-10 hours to complete. 

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Articulate your case and include at least five research/evidence-based benefits of teaching outdoors.
• Have a working definition and be able to provide examples of what outdoor learning is for you as a teacher.
• Identify potential barriers for your students and articulate ways to minimize or eliminate those barriers.
• Identify and assess at least five outdoor learning opportunities for your students.
• Express the who, what and how of strategies for gaining the necessary support for your short, medium and long term outdoor learning goals and/or projects.
• Identify strategies for successful outdoor learning which include overall strategies, management of students, adapting for weather and using technology outdoors.
• Compare and contrast the learning environments of an indoor classroom space and outdoor learning space to more effectively teach outdoors.
• Complete an outdoor learning plan which includes goals and objectives, getting support, inclusion, classroom management, location(s), curriculum connections, weather, safety and necessary materials and supplies.  

PREREQUISITES: 

• Experience working in formal or non-formal education is not required but highly encouraged.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Access to reliable internet and a desktop computer or laptop.

GRADING:

• Assignments must be completed with a score of 2 as indicated on the scoring guide provided.
• To receive a certificate of completion for 8 hours of work, you must complete all assignments and receive the scores as indicated above.

IMPORTANT DATES:
This course runs for 8 weeks, from June 17 – August 12, 2024. Although you can complete the course at your own pace, there is a recommended schedule for completing each module and three scheduled Zoom meetings.

Three scheduled Zoom meetings are required for this course. 

• Monday, June 17, 7:30 – 8:00 pm
• Monday, July 22, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
• Monday, August 5, 7:30 – 8:30 pm

If you would like to participate in the course, but the Zoom dates are an issue, please contact Sophia at director@arkansasee.org.

COST:

AEEA members: $65
Nonmembers: $100

REGISTER HERE

SAVE THE DATE!

2024 Green Careers Expo—a collaboration between the Arkansas Forestry Association Education Foundation, the Arkansas Environmental Education Association, and Arkansas Tech University – would like to invite partners from state/federal/local agencies, industries, businesses, and organizations to be a part of the 3rd Annual Green Careers Expo on October 22, 2024 in Russellville, AR.

Mark your calendars and make plans to exhibit at this FREE interactive educational event for 8-12th grade students and teachers on the Tech Campus in Russellville, AR. Students will have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors to learn about various careers and professions that exist in the environmental, natural resources, and conservation fields. Watch your inbox for registration details in July. We hope you will sign up to join us in October!

October 22, 2024

Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas