ESC 556 - Climate Change Education

The purpose of this course is to provide students an overview of climate change science and develop skills, knowledge, and dispositions associated with teaching climate change in science learning settings to a wide range of learners. In support of this work, the course provides opportunities for students to draw from their teaching experiences to implement specific approaches to teaching climate change, including but not limited to honing teaching strategies to address alternative conceptions, engaging with education research on this topic, designing a lesson to align with current research on climate change education, and reflecting on their own learning about climate change education.

Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing required.

The course will include a few online synchronous meetings.

Credits: 3