PROJECT NATURECONNECT
Institute of Global Education
Greenwich University
Portland State University
Introductory Course
ECO 501 Educating and Counseling With Nature
Assignments from Well Mind, Well Earth for course completion:
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 18, from the book Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
These assignments are online commencing with
http://www.ecopsych.com/eco501a18.html
eco501a19.html
eco501a20.html
eco501a21.html
eco501a22.html
eco501a23.html
eco501a24.html
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 19, Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described
under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 20, Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described
under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 21, Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described
under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 22, Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described
under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 23, Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described
under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
*Read/participate in the pages and activities in Chapter 24, Well Mind, Well Earth. Follow the same protcol described
under CHAPTER 1, Part B.
-Assignments #28
*write an attractive title and 30 word description for an introductory applied ecopsychology workshop that you could present.
*write an attractive 5 word maximum title and 15 word encapsualization of the course that they could submit as a WWW link to the course and/or themselves on the internet.
*submit their titles and descriptions to their interact group.
*appropriately consider and incorporate improvement suggestions from their interact group into their workshop title and description.
*help other interact group members improve their titles and descriptions so they work well
*successfully select, submit, and have their WWW link incorporated in 5 appropriate internet websites of their choice on the WWW checking to first see if a link already exists.
-Assignment 29
Help organize the interact group to create a shared set of evaluation and
grade criteria that critically measure a student's growth and expertise in
this course. Help group members apply these standards to themselves and present their
self-evaluation and grade to the interact group. Help your interact members consentually modify their grade and evaluation based on input from the group until an consensus for their grade is reached by all. Involve them in helping others modify
their grade and evaluation by consent.
-Assignment 30
Help organize an online Orientation Course and co-facilitate it with the Mentor to its completion.
-Assignment 31
Write a 15 page scholarly paper relative to participating in this course in a manner that integrates, validates and contributes important concepts and ideas to the profession or general field of nature connected psychology.
INDIVIDUALIZATION OF STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS
Through the written assignments and the application of sensory activities,
participants will have opportunities to integrate ecopsychology solutions
to issues and problems within their personal, work, or community
environment.
COURSE EVALUATION
The student is evaluated by the extent and depth of change in their GTB
Score and the quality of the scholarly paper. The course grade is also
dependent upon the degree of responsibility and cooperation the student
demonstrates in relating to teaching/facilitating their class/interact
group and the grade recommendation of the student teacher's support group
is also given consideration. The course grade is also influenced by the instructor's evaluation of the student's effort and expertise to integrate and convey the subject matter.
COURSE GRADING DETERMINANTS
*the scholarly paper 40%
*the extent and depth of change in their GTB Score 10%
*the grade received from the student's interac group 20%
*the degree of responsibility and cooperation demonstrated 10%
*the instructor's impression of the student's expertise to
use and convey the subject matter 20%
COURSE COMPLETION TIMETABLE
While the student in consensus with his or her interac group may work at his/her own pace, no more than 6 months (180 days) from initiation of any
course normally will be permitted for successful completion of all
requirements. The schedule below conveys the maximum time allotment of one
week for each assignment to complete the six month time allotment.
Excellent results may also be obtained by completing each assignment within
2-3 days, reducing the total course time period considerably.
Week #1: Make telephone contact with the instructor for the purpose of
establishing the plan of action and scheduling the timeline and mode of
communications for the duration of the course. Secure the course
materials and recommended bibliography from the instructor and secure the
required text materials. Post the required assignment paragraphs to your
interact group regarding the important parts of the Forward to you and
their significance by last day of corresponding week dedicated to
assignment.
Week #2: Submit to the instructor by email, a summarization of the agreed
upon plan of action for teaching the course. Begin to review the course materials
provided by the instructor.
Week # 5: Submit summary updates of GTB scores and GBT K and L scores to
the support group and a telephone call made to the instructor to review
progress.
Week # 10: Submit summary updates of GTB scores and GBT K and L scores to
the support group and a telephone call made to the instructor to review
progress.
Week # 15: Submit summary updates of GTB scores and GBT K and L scores to
the support group and a telephone call made to the instructor to review
progress.
Week # 20: Submit summary updates of GTB scores and GBT K and L scores to
the support group and a telephone call made to the instructor to review
progress.
Week #2 - 21: For each assignment, from assignment #2 through assignment
21, post the required assignment paragraphs to your interact group
regarding the important parts of involving others in the chapter and their significance.
Schedule your time so each assignment is completed within a minimum one
week period.
Week #22: Assignment #22 is due.
Week #24: Final oral review with instructor and student grade verified with
interac group.
SPECIAL NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS
*NOTE #1: Thoughts about the grade of "Incomplete."
The grade of Incomplete may be given ONLY AFTER discussion with the
instructor and only if there is an extremely good reason to give such a
grade. An Incomplete will NOT be given because a student is "behind" in
work, needs extra time, or simply because s/he wants to.
*NOTE #2: Thoughts about late assignments.
It is important that you turn in assignments within the parameters of the
agreed timeline. However, I understand that there are often unforeseen
circumstances will may befall any of us, therefore I and the interact group
usually will be patient with you in the event of some personal crisis. A
personal crisis means something like illness (you or a significant other),
death in the family, accident, or injury.
*NOTE #3: Thoughts about writing.
Style, spelling, and grammar count! Remember, everything you formally write
is a permanent product with your name on it. Purchase and conform your
written work to an approved writing style manual. If you are unclear with
regard to the style manual, I would be pleased to provide the options.
FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D.
Director, Project NatureConnect
P. O. Box 1605
Friday Harbor, WA 98250 USA
Tel: (360) 378-6313
Email: nature@pacificrim.net
Website: www.ecopsych.com
Available during normal working hours Pacific Time Zone, and by appointment.
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