Teaching and Learning in the School Garden: Theory into Practice

·      June 27, 2011 to August 26, 2011

·      Cost: $250

·      Enrollment limited to 15 students.

 

This course focuses on the foundations and teaching strategies of garden-based learning (GBL), and provides the tools and resources that classroom teachers and extension educators need to develop school gardening programs that are easily integrated into their school curriculum or youth program. By the end of this course, you will become a more confident and knowledgeable garden-based learning educator and program planner, and you will connect with and learn from others with the same purpose.

 

Course Timetable at a Glance

·         June 27: Course begins

·         June 27-July 1: Course Introductions

·         July 5- 15: Educational Theory and the Benefits of Garden-Based Learning

·         July 18- 29: Program Planning and Starting and Sustaining a School Garden

·         August 1- 12: Project-Based Learning and Curriculum Integration

·         August 15- 26: Authentic Assessment of Garden Based Learning

·         August 26: Final feedback provided, course closes

 

For complete details, go to: http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/cals/hort/teaching/distance-learning/school-garden.cfm.