Environmental educators translate the complex web of earth systems science, environmental issues, and environmental change to the public. Our work is to lay bare the interface between humans and the planet in order to facilitate ecological literacy and ecologically responsible behavior. As we assist people is becoming more sensitive to and aware of earth systems and environmental change, we also provide the knowledge, skills, and motivation for sustainable living. Our work is to build a more ecologically literate population that makes decisions with the earth in mind enabled by the knowledge and skills to work individually and collectively toward solutions of current environmental problems and the prevention of new ones through sustainable living.
An effective environmental educator has a working knowledge of natural history and a foundation in ecological principles, earth systems science, and global environmental change. Environmental education requires an understanding of the social, political, and economic aspects of human systems and how they impact the ecological system. Being an environmental educator means understanding how people learn and what motivates and compels people to change. This program balances knowledge about the learning process and human development with a solid foundation in environmental science and the acquisition of effective teaching methodologies and educational designs.
Make meaning out of the world.
The best educators help people make meaning out of the world by challenging them to think critically, understand deeply, and translate knowledge into action. Our integrated, experientially based program exposes you to a variety of techniques, educational settings, and curricular designs. You experience environmental interpretation techniques, school-relevant design, exhibit development and evaluation, research processes, and environmental communication approaches.
Get individualized attention.
Each student develops an educational philosophy based on personal interests and professional goals that reflect clear values and knowledge of how people learn. Throughout the program, you develop a portfolio of educational approaches that identify and direct you to the best possible professional application of your education.
Program Delivery
- 50 credits
- Begin in Fall
- Classes 2 days a week + practicum
- 5 semesters to complete
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EAOP Alum Peter Alexander Performs at Washington Rally
Writes: "Begging for Change--The Health Care Blues"
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Department Events
7/17/09 - Environmental Studies Visiting Day
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 Katie Stoner, MS '08
While a student at ANE, ES environmental education graduate Katie Stoner coordinated the 10% Challenge service learning project with fellow student Sarah Harpster. The successful initiative helped four local businesses identify their energy consumption and reduce their energy emissions by up to ten percent. Katie and Sarah adopted the initiative as an ANE Advocacy Clinic project. Katie is currently the assistant director for the Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative in Ithaca, New York.
Why did you choose to study Environmental Education at Antioch?
Throughout my life and my time at Antioch New England, education has been an avenue for raising awareness, building community, creating change, and stirring things up. I not only believe that these tactics are key as we work toward a more sustainable and just world, but I also know that my personal gifts and skills are best utilized as an educator.
What is the most exciting and/or fulfilling aspect of being in the Environmental Education field?
The environmental education field constantly grows and changes; opportunities arise all the time and as an educator, I have been pleasantly surprised by some of the initiatives I've found myself working on. It's a wonderful thing to connect with a curious student, community member, business owner, city official, etc. around an environmental issue and to cultivate excitement amongst others.
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