More Than Just a Field Trip: Interpretation for School Curriculum
Self-paced
0.1 credits
Full course description
Course summary:
The overall goal of this course is to describe the curriculum-based programming process. This course is designed for park and public agency employees who are interested in developing curriculum-based programs for educational groups.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Define curriculum-based programming.
- Describe the relationship between your agency or park mission and curriculum-based programs.
- Describe the sequence of learning.
- Identify age-appropriate pre-visit, on-site, and post-visit activities.
- Apply core standards required by schools to your site's interpretive and educational programs.
Recommended background:
There is no prerequisite for this course. However, completing the free Foundations of Interpretation e-course may provide you with a helpful background.
Course topics include:
- Defining Curriculum-based Programs
- Bridging Curriculum and Parks
- Developing Curriculum-based Programs
- Curriculum-based Program Case Studies
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.