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(PRIMEDU1024) -  Constantine (Kostas) Skordoulis

Περιγραφή Μαθήματος

Scientific Area: Field of Education - Natural Sciences

Teaching Mode: Reading Course - Seminar

Teaching Language: English

ECTS: 5

Teaching Methodology

Progressive construction of interpretive models of the world, in a systemic and functional prespective, providing identification and understanding of ecological key concepts. Reflection about human activities impacts on ecosystems. Field trips.
Socio-environmental problems analysis are promoted, by collecting science-based documents, organization and presentation of information; it is encouraged the discussion of the multifactorial nature of environmental problems; ethical and civic dimension in environmental issues is reflected. Practical activities planning. Tutorial Guidance.
Continuous assessment – individual performance in the classroom, including through attendance, punctuality, participation and motivation of students (20%), development of written (60%) and oral communications (20%) in which structure and organization of information, appropriateness to the objectives, language, quality of scientific information are valued as well as the critical attitude.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the key concepts of nature / ecology sciences;
Understand the importance of ecosystems for human well-being;
Identify processes and interactions taking place in natural systems;
Recognize the impacts of subject / environment interactions, based on the notion of system;
Realize the importance of ecological and environmental literacy as a major factor for environmental sustainability;
Recognize various contexts of teaching and learning ecological and environmental literacy promoters;
Develop skills in conceptual, procedural and attitudinal domain to the intervention in education for environmental sustainability.

Syllabus

Fundamental concepts of nature / ecology sciences, Ecosystems – life support;
Components and functional processes intrinsic to ecosystems;
Ecosystem services and human well-being;
Socio-environmental problems – Implications for models of social and economic development in the ability to support life on the planet and implications for human well-being;
Determinants of environmental sustainability – values and principles on which it sustainable development relies;
Favorable contexts of teaching and learning ecological and environmental literacy;
Education practices for environmental sustainability.

Evaluation & Assessement

Continuing Evaluation
- Development of written essay - 60.0%
- Oral comunications - 20.0%
- Attendance and Participation - 20.0%

Bibliography

Bartels, K. A. & Parker, K. A. (2012). Teaching Sustainability. Stylus Publishing.
Castro, P., Azeiteiro, U.M., Bacelar-Nicolau, P., Filho, W.L. & Azul,A. A. (Eds.). (2016). Biodiversity and education for sustainable development. Springer.
Clarke, P. (2011). Education for Sustainability: Becoming Naturally Smart. Routledge Publishing.
Colman, D., Bennett. L., & Barlow, Z. (2012). Ecoliterate. How Education are cultivating emotional, social an ecological intelligence. Jossey-Bass.
Gerald A. Lieberman. 2013. Education and the environment. Creat Standards–based programs in schools and districts. Harvard Education Press
Holland. C. (2012). I love my world. The playful, hands-on, nature connection guidebook. 2nd edition. Wholeland Press.
UNEP, CDB & OMS (Eds.) (2015). Connecting Global Priorities: Biodiversity and Human Health A State of Knowledge Review.

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Τρίτη 21 Μαρτίου 2023