Participant Feedback: 11
student groups at Holland College's Aerospace and Motive Power Centres in Slemon Park, Fall 2008.
Average participant
rating on the quality of the course: 8.4 out of 10.
"Everything covered was non-biased, adequate and practical."
"Great
to have the opportunity to have these all important discussions."
"Great seminar. I believe the general
public should attend."
Participant Feedback: Environmental
Applied Science Technology class at
Holland
College Charlottetown Centre, March 2009.
Average participant rating on the quality of the course: 9.2
out of 10.
"Presentation was great. Fun and meaningful at the same time."
"Very enjoyable,
fun. Kept everyone's attention very well."
"It was very meaningful to me because it opened my eyes up to a
lot of valid points and I will have more awareness of environmental issues."
EcoLiteracy 101
What does the environment have to do with me?
Sure, we may have some environmental issues, but aren't other people
looking after them?
What will it mean for my career as we move toward a carbon-constrained economy?
If you have thought
about these or similar questions (and especially if you have not), then EcoLiteracy 101 is for you! By highlighting the splendor
of Planet Earth and its vital life-support services, addressing several major environmental issues, and examining our impact on
the environment, EcoLiteracy 101 will help you appreciate and understand your connection with other
living things and the environment.
EcoLiteracy 101 is a three-hour, PowerPoint based seminar for for post-secondary students, although it can be
easily modified to benefit secondary students (and other demographic groups).
Seminar Benefits
By participating in the
seminar, students will
- appreciate the uniqueness of the Earth and the value of global ecosystem services,
- have a fundamental understanding of several of the major environmental issues humanity
is now
facing,
- make connections between their personal and professional lives and the environment,
and
- consider some of the opportunities that are being created as ecological wisdom begins to
converge with technological intelligence.
It is also hoped students will benefit by realizing they
are part of a larger community of concern - a community that comprises fellow students, instructors, and other people who share similar
concerns about the environment. This is an important realization because each student's sense of responsibility
and personal and professional actions will be influenced by the extent to which they feel part of something larger.
Seminar
Outline
Part A: Ecological Awareness
Five Questions
Conditions on Other Planets
Ecosystem
Services
Biosphere 2
Sustainability
Ecosystem
Health
Climate Change
Peak Oil
Global Population
Part C: You and
Your Planet
Ecological Footprint
Five Actions for Living Lightly
Your Future
Career
Prior to attending the seminar, students will complete a short on-line survey to serve as the basis for discussion during
part of the seminar. Throughout the entire seminar, students will be encouraged to share their thoughts and experiences,
although some may prefer to sit and listen - the choice will remain theirs.
Delivery Fee
EcoLiteracy 101 is a
three-hour, PowerPoint based seminar for for post-secondary students, although it can be easily modified to benefit
secondary students (and other demographic groups). The delivery fee is $225.