LS 3042S - Equity Issues in K-9 Environmental and Science Education Service Learning (3)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in diverse K-9 environmental and science education contexts, including classrooms, afterschool programs, and non-profit organizations like urban farms. Embracing CPP’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world education settings by designing and teaching lessons at local school gardens and farms. Structural biases in environmental and science education, with a special emphasis on the urban K-9 US context. Examination of the history of environmental and science education in schools considering students’ cultural, race, and gender/sexuality backgrounds. Critical analysis of contemporary curricula, frameworks, developing strategies to effectively create an equitable and inclusive classroom. Explore concepts, theories, and frameworks in critical environmental and science teaching, such as culturally relevant pedagogy, that will provide students with concrete tools to use in their future careers as educators.

Prerequisite(s): LS 2011 and LS 3011.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Student Choice
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Category: Major Course