Participation in this workshop will help me develop and refine several key professional competencies:
Inquiry-based instructional design: Experiencing a field investigation aligned with STEELS standards strengthens my ability to design and facilitate student-centered, inquiry-driven learning.
Environmental and place-based education practices: Learning directly from Tiadaghton State Forest educators expands my content knowledge and instructional strategies for integrating local ecosystems into teaching.
Professional collaboration and networking: Engaging with formal and informal educators builds my professional learning community and supports ongoing growth.Curriculum alignment with STEELS standards: The workshop provides concrete examples of how to embed standards-based environmental learning into existing units.
Experiential learning facilitation: Participating in hands-on outdoor activities enhances my ability to guide students through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.