Embedding Natural Resources and Environmental Learning
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• Educational Learning Modes (full descriptions below) for associated skills were symbolized as follows:
Debating = deb Experiencing = exp
Group Learning = grp Mentoring = ment
Skills Instruction = inst Speakers = spk
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General Area of Competency |
Skill |
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A. ETHICS |
A1 exp / ment Develops, clarifies and maintains personal values |
A2 exp / ment Demonstrates a work ethic |
A3 deb / exp /grp Admits when wrong (open minded) |
A4 exp / ment / spk Seeks outside input |
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A5 inst / ment / spk Demonstrates personal accountability and responsibility (honesty) |
A6 exp / inst / ment Empathizes with others; compassionate decision-maker |
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B. TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVING |
B1 grp / inst / spk Understands all sides of the issue (objective) |
B2 deb / grp / inst Holistic view - human, institution (all pieces) |
B3 exp / grp / inst Defines problems (problems are not always problems) |
B4 deb / exp / grp Grasps historical evolution of problem |
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B5 deb / grp Identifies alternative actions and options |
B6 inst / ment / spk Anticipates results in short and long-term |
B7 inst / ment Evaluates anticipated results (e.g. cost / benefit analysis) |
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C. SOCIAL PROBLEM SOLVING |
C1 deb / grp Uses "I" statements |
C2 exp / grp / inst Aware of own biases |
C3 grp / inst / ment Knows own viewpoint and explains it |
C4 deb / exp / grp Understands social roles and position of others |
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C5 deb / grp Seeks others' input (individual stories) |
C6 exp / grp Assesses methods on building relationships |
C7 deb / exp / grp Seeks common ground |
C8 deb / inst / spk Aware of dispute resolution techniques |
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D. SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS |
D1 inst / ment Organizes thoughts and prioritizes research tasks |
D2 grp / inst / ment Surveys key literature |
D3 grp / inst Identifies and reports multiple sources of information |
D4 grp / inst Verifies sources of information |
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D5 inst / spk Separates emotion from science |
D6 deb / exp / inst Looks at all sides |
D7 inst / spk Understands history of issue |
D8 deb / inst Skepticism of science (recognizes strengths and limitations) |
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D9 exp / grp / spk Understands how social and cultural factors influence science |
D10 deb / inst Challenges concepts |
D11 deb / exp / grp Expands sources of facts to include contrary thinking |
D12 inst / ment Understands ways to verify research results |
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D13 grp / inst Understands basic statistics |
D14 inst / ment Identifies research methods appropriate to problems |
D15 inst / ment Recognizes when to draw conclusions |
D16 deb / grp / inst Presents information in understandable fashion |
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D17 inst / ment / spk Demonstrates research ethics |
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E. CULTURAL AND ETHNIC AWARENESS |
E1 exp / ment / spk Understands histories of cultural groups working with |
E2 inst Possesses general background in social and human sciences |
E3 exp / grp / inst / spk Seeks to understand aspirations of cultural groups |
E4 exp / grp / ment Socializes with members of diverse cultural groups |
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E5 deb / ment / spk Empathizes with members of cultural groups |
E6 deb / exp / grp / ment / spk Respects people from different backgrounds (and their rights), including: producer / consumer cultures, labor / business, urban / rural, gender and sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, and class |
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F. ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH DIFFERENT SOCIAL AND CULTURAL GROUPS
Ability to Communicate |
F1 grp Effective with persuasive communication |
F2 deb / inst Professional appearance and demeanor |
F3 inst Writes clearly and easily |
F4 grp Practices active listening (and hearing) |
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F5 grp Recognizes and corrects miscommunications |
F6 inst Understands non-verbal communication |
F7 grp Seeks awareness of audience background |
F8 inst / grp / ment Knows how to work with media and legislators |
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F9 inst Uses different types of technologies for communication |
F10 inst / grp Demonstrates awareness of different learning styles and abilities |
F11 spk Understands public relations |
F12 inst Maintains consistent message |
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Use of Language |
F13 ment Uses language of those work with |
F14 grp / ment Aware of and sensitive to what should and should not be said, including negative names, racial slurs, and epithets |
F15 grp / ment Attends to what is not being said |
F16 spk Understands how language is used to exercise power |
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F17 grp / ment Aware of danger of using jargon, stereotypes |
F18 ment / spk Knows cultural context of communication and social protocol |
F19 ment / spk Understands how language defines environment |
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G. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
Civics |
G1 inst / ment / spk Knows history, structure, and functioning of US government |
G2 ment / spk Understands and respects constitutional rights and privileges |
G3 grp / ment Knows how rights are exercised |
G4 spk Understands how political influence is exercised by special interest groups |
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G5 spk Understands State and Federal laws related to natural resources |
G6 exp / inst / spk Understands political relations at regional, national, and international levels |
G7 exp / inst / spk Familiar with issues of justice, empowerment and imperialism |
G8 inst / spk Knows administrative jurisdictions (gaps and overlaps) |
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G9 grp / spk Understands role of diplomacy in reaching common ground |
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Political Involvement |
G10 grp / ment Knows how to exercise power |
G11 grp / ment Knows how to develop common vision |
G12 grp / inst Assesses resources and strategic positions |
G13 grp / inst Knows basic organizing techniques |
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G14 grp / inst Knows how to use surveys, polls, and focus group results (aware of limitations) |
G15 grp / inst Receives non-violent protest training |
G16 grp / inst Possesses fund-raising skills (grant writing, direct mail) |
G17 grp / ment Capable of coalition building and networking |
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G18 grp / ment / spk Familiar with canvassing methods |
G19 grp / ment / spk Familiar with lobbying techniques |
G20 grp / ment Capable of utilizing media |
G21 inst / grp / ment Understands political campaigning |
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G22 ment / spk Understands community organizing |
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Debating (deb) includes:
Role-playing exercises
Public speaking practice
Mock tribunals on public policy and issues
Debates or panel discussions amongst faculty, organizations, and students
Experiencing (exp) includes:
Attend cross-cultural events
Cultural sensitivity seminars
Community services learning
Urban and rural youth-camp involvement
Recruit a diversity of students and faculty
Cultural immersion workshops or conferences
International and domestic exchange programs
Diverse representation in roundtable discussions
Fieldwork involving interviewing, participant observation, and oral history
Group Learning (grp) includes:
Case study analysis
Group pilot projects
Student driven course
Student team building exercises
Student facilitated group discussions
Group research on opposing perspectives
Mentoring (ment) includes:
Community service learning
Instructor / student interviews
Shadowing a mentor outside the university
Independent reading and research with professor
Internship or volunteering in government or organization for academic credit
Skills Instruction (inst) includes:
Classroom lectures
Public speaking practice
Media studies instruction
Writing for different audiences
Cost-benefit analysis instruction
Instruction on problem solving skills
Article analysis for statistical validity
Library and internet research instruction
Journaling on a course-related public issue
Examine history of an environmental scientific process
Video and film showings, discussion, and development
Assessment of professional conduct and customer satisfaction
Speakers (spk) includes:
Academic guest lecturers
Invite book authors to speak
Topics discussion with community leader
Guest speakers form international community
Integrity discussions led by respected scientists
Public relations experts to talk about PR development
Special interest group presentations and panel discussions