Growing Up WILD Environmental Education Workshop for Calvin College Students
This workshop is open to all Calvin College students majoring in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Biology, Geology/Geography, Recreation and/or International Studies with interests in science education, environmental education, outdoor recreation, and/or interpretation.
Growing Up WILD (for 3-7 year olds) is an early childhood education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills.
During the workshop you will be introduced to the Growing UpWILD curriculum to become better familiar with the materials so that you will feel comfortable using it after the workshop to educate your future students. These workshops are exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where you will receive the latest materials, learn to teach science education activities, and walk away inspired and more knowledgeable about the natural world around you. Attending this workshop looks great on your resume!
For a tentative schedule of events check out the workshop flyer.
When: Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00 to 3:30 pm
Location: Bunker Interpretive Center
Facilitator: Jeanette M. Henderson, Program Manager
Cost: $5 for Growing Up WILD educational curriculum book (a $25 value), lunch and snacks, and workshop materials. This workshop is underwritten by Steve and Kara Vanderpol, alumni donors.
Registration: Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration now online at Eventbrite.
Limited to 20 students for the fall workshop. Another workshop will be offered in February 2013.
