Teacher Training

In fall 2007, we are offering a four-session workshop to train formal, non-formal, and pre-service educators to use Projects WET (water), WILD (wildlife), and Learning Tree (forestry/land management). These workshops are designed for and by teachers to familarize participants with this nationally-known environmental education curriculums. During the training, participants will engage in several fun, hands-on indoor and outdoor learning activities appropriate for use with students. Training is geared towards K-8 educators.

Details:
   -Sessions will be Tuesday nights from 4:30-7:30 pm on October 23, 30, and November 6, and 13
   -Workshops will be held on the campus of Saint John's University, room 146 in New Science Building
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   -Dinner is provided the first night, bring your own the second and third nights, and a potluck will be the last night.
   -Cost for the workshops is $60 and scholarships are available.

Print and send in the registration form to register. Please contact Sarah Gainey at 320.363.3133 or sgainey@csbsju.edu with any questions.

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Summer 2007 teacher training was a great success! Thanks to all the teachers that participated and thanks to ISD 742 for providing funding for teachers to attend. Below are a number of resources and links that were brought up at the training. Contact Sarah Gainey if you have anything else to add.

• Agenda and Notes from Incorporating EE into Education Everyday training
• Notes from Karen Bengtson's pre-service teachers presentation
• Karen's list of 5 minute field trip ideas (coming soon!)
• Another list of 5 minute field trip ideas from educators in Canada
• Link to Green Teacher magazine website
• Link to Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine website
• Link to Britt Carlson's presentation on Environmental Education

 

Please contact Sarah Gainey with questions or for more information.
Phone: 320.363.3133
Email: sgainey@csbsju.edu