Preparing Environmental Educators, What Can Universities Do Better?

• In Event: Roundtable Discussions—Group 3

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Discussion

Summary

Many candidates seeking education-based positions have undergraduate degrees in the sciences. They have had little pedagogical content knowledge preparation or experience to effectively facilitate learning with diverse audiences. Let’s talk about what Universities could do to better prepare students for entry level environmental education positions.

Sub Unit

• Enhancing Environmental Education in Formal Settings

Presenter

• Sara Sweetman, University of Rhode Island