Section outline

  • Welcome to CEG101: Introduction to Community Engagement! This course is designed to introduce you to and provide a broad overview of NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence: Community Engagement. This set of guidelines focuses on community wellness and is designed to help environmental educators create inclusive environments that support effective partnerships and collaborations. 

    Please note that this course is NOT a requirement of the Green Community Leader eeCredential. If you are interested in a more in-depth experience with the NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence: Community Engagement, consider joining the next cohort of Green Community Leaders in August, beginning with CEG210.

    Open this section to complete the INTRO TASKS.
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      INTRO TASK 1: Access the CEG101 Course Journal. You will need to either Make a Copy of this file and edit it as your own Google Doc or download it as a Microsoft Word document. Click File, Make a Copy, or Download. You will record responses to prompts and complete tasks in your own version of the Course Journal throughout this course. At the end of each module, you will submit your Course Journal with the relevant sections completed. 

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      INTRO TASK 2: If this is your first course with KAEE, please complete the KAEE Scavenger Hunt to learn more about the organization. Copy and paste the questions into your Course Journal below. Then, record your answers. If you have completed this task in a previous eeCourse, simply make note of that here and move on to the next task in your course.


    • INTRO TASK 3: Personal Introductions and Networking Forum
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      Make forum posts: 1

      In this task, you'll get to know fellow participants in this course and your course moderator. Return to this forum throughout the course to keep the conversations going!

      Introduce yourself by recording or uploading a video in the forum. Open the forum, click Add Discussion Topic, and then in the text box, click the camera icon to record your video and post. Briefly discuss:
      • your name
      • job/affiliation
      • courses you are enrolled in
      • why you decided to participate in this program
      • your favorite outdoor activity

      Be sure to check back and view other participant's introductions and reply to at least two.

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      INTRO TASK 4: Review the syllabus and course overview below to familiarize yourself with the course and requirements.

    • Objectives and Expectations
      By the end of this course, you will be able to:
      • Describe the five key characteristics and complementary elements of the Guidelines for successfully engaging communities.
      • Explain the interacting needs in your community.
      • Successfully address a case study using the Resources in the Guidelines.
      • Develop a plan based on your goals to move forward with community-based environmental education.

      As a student of this course, it is expected that you:
      • Commit the time required to complete all readings, assignments, and assessments.
      • Use appropriate grammar and mechanics throughout the course.
      • Input appropriate answers and responses in the Course Journal.
      • Complete all modules and their associated assignments. 
      Completing Tasks and Assignments
      Throughout the course, documents will be provided in the form of Google Docs. You can either download them as Word documents or select "Make a Copy" under the File menu to edit them as your own. Assignments can be submitted as Google Docs by using the link-sharing feature. Assignments can also be submitted by attaching Word documents. If you have questions or would prefer another option, please contact the course moderator.

      Prerequisites
      • Experience working in formal or non-formal education is not required but highly encouraged.
      Required Materials

      Grading & Assessments
      • Periodic assessments throughout each module must be completed with at least 80% accuracy or a score of 2 as indicated on the scoring guide provided.
      • The summative assessment for this course will be a Community Engagement Professional Development Plan. The scoring guide is incorporated into Module 4 Course Journal scoring guide.
      • To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete all assignments and receive the scores as indicated above.

          Important Due Dates
          • Module 1: What Are the Community Engagement Guidelines for Excellence? – March 31 
          • Module 2: What Are the Needs of Your Community? – April 14 
          • Module 3: What Are the Components of the Guidelines? – April 28 
          • Module 4: How Can I Move Forward with Community Engagement – May 12

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