This course is no longer available.

This short PD course is for anyone interested in informal science education and consists of 6 short Modules. You may complete the course at your own speed. However, a Module should take about one week to complete. The Modules included in the course:

Module 1: Getting Started

Module 2: Defining Informal Science Education and Learning Outside the Classroom

Module 3: Learning Theory (Epistemology) and Pedagogy

Module 4: Making the Most out of Field Trip Experiences

Module 5: Evaluation

Module 6: Thank You and Final Course Survey

When you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion (20 hours) from Columbus State University and Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. 

The course is taught by: