What this course is all about?
This course consists of 30 contact hours. Empirical evidence proves that outdoor education is a particularly effective teaching method. Participants in this course will cover the social-emotional, academic, and community benefits of outdoor learning, and how students will understand the impact of their choices and activities upon the world around them, and how we are interconnected. Some subjects covered include sustainability, program funding, The Adventure Experience Paradigm, and the history of The Great Outdoors.
Time Requirements for the 30-Hour Course:
This 30-hour course uses a combination of both time requirements to maximize participation and allow time for completion of ongoing assignments and assessments. The minimum time for participant completion of this 30-hour course includes both enrollment time and the system logged-in activity time. Enrollment time consists of working 30-hours on this course over a minimum of three calendar days (4320 minutes = 72 hours = 3 calendar days) from the moment you start the course Pre-Test. Activity time includes 300 minutes logged into the system. Completion certificates are restricted until BOTH time requirements are completed.
- Approved for 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) = 30 hours (30 clock hours)
- Approved by Nevada Department of Education (NVDOE) as 2.0 CEUs for Nevada Educators
Prior Approval
It is suggested that you use the syllabus linked below and this standard Prior Approval Form to seek approval from your individual licensing agency before registering for this course.
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