Engaging Preservice Teachers for Sustained Environmental Literacy

Session Submission Type: Traditional Presentation

Summary

This session highlights support for environmental education in formal education by integrating it into preservice teacher preparation and in-service professional development. It demonstrates how MWEE literacy skills are transferred from university experiences into a classroom upon graduation, making this model the standard for teacher training programs.

Sub Unit

• Enhancing Environmental Education in Formal Settings

Presenters

• Jennifer Peglow, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• Karen Mullin, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• Kassie Fenn, Chesapeake Bay Foundation