2021-22 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-22 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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EDU 548 - The Adirondack Classroom

This course is designed for educators to use the Adirondacks as a classroom and to bring the Adirondacks to their classroom. The participants study the cultural and natural history of the Adirondacks while creating integrated project-based teaching and learning materials. Course is taught at SUNY Cortland's Outdoor Education Center at Raquette Lake. Also listed as Also listed as EST 548. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a growing understanding of the cultural history of the Adirondacks, identifying relevant demographics, issues, boundaries, Adirondack Park Agency (APA), Forever Wild Legislation, and Adirondack Great Camps and resort history.
  2. Identify the natural history of the Adirondacks, including how the Adirondack landscape was formed, characteristics of the main ecosystems and common species of plants and animals found in the park.
  3. Analyze how humans have impacted the Adirondack Park and identify environmental challenges in the region, showing understanding of measures that are available to preserve its biodiversity through environmental stewardship.
  4. Reflect on their relationship with nature, identifying the research and justification for teaching in outdoor settings.
  5. Develop skills in incorporating the outdoors into their teaching in a safe and responsible manner.



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