EDUC 311 - Applied Experiential Learning

2 credit(s)
Students will explore STEM to STEAM, Place-based, and Project-based pedagogies that connect students with their environment and community to foster engagement and improve learning. We will design place-based curriculum that utilizes outdoor spaces for K-12 classes in the Forest Grove School District. Students in this course will work directly with teachers in FGSD to design place/project/experiential lessons that meet state standards. Through hands-on practice, students will develop an understanding of, and gain experience with, using the outdoor environment as an integrating context for academic achievement. This course has a strong focus on hands-on, in the field experiential learning.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement; Sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).