Earth Ethics Institute at Miami

Green Studies and Outdoor Immersions award
Professional Development credit for MDC faculty

Foundations of Green Studies

Course ID - CTD0483
(3 hours of Maintenance in Rank Credit for faculty)

Foundations of Green Studies provides a basis for the development of curriculum infused with ecological concepts. This workshop is a suggested precursor to Green Studies 1. Content of the course provides supporting evidence of the need for ecological perspectives across disciplines and rationales for "greening" curriculum, the role of educators and administrators in reinventing higher education, and adaptation of course goals and objectives.

For more information or to register on line-- http://www.mdc.edu/ctd/catalog/workshops/ctd0483.htm

Location and Time

Kendall Area:
Wednesdays, January 12, 19, 2005
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
Room TBA
Facilitators:
Brad Stocker and Mayra Nieves

North Campus:
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
1 - 4 pm
Reference # 304175
Room 1221
Facilitators:
Pat Siemen and Sandra Schultz

Hialeah Outreach Center:
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
12:30-3:30 pm
Reference # 304970
Room TBA
Facilitators:
Pat Siemen and Gail Hawks

Green Studies I

Course ID - CTD0484
(8 hours of Maintenance in Rank Credit)

This workshop is designed to assist participants in nurturing views that are compatible with the Earth's systems and to encourage all to apply these views across the disciplines into the curriculum at MDC.

· Examine personal experiences, memories, and reflections on the natural world, as well as one’s connection to place

· Explore cosmology and world view and discuss ways in which various historic and cultural paradigms influence how one sees the world, how paradigm determines choice and ways educational systems tend to shape our perceptions; discuss questions about science and spirituality

· Examine ethical considerations that relate to developing value systems that guide actions, self correct, integrate with one’s beliefs and lead to a standard of ethics for a sustainable earth community

· Discuss possible directions toward appropriate solutions to environmental destruction

· Describe ways to effectively incorporate Earth Literacy concepts into curriculum, as well as explore trans-disciplinary collaboration.

For more information and to register on line-- http://www.mdc.edu/ctd/catalog/workshops/ctd0484.htm

Kendall Campus
Wednesdays
January 26, February 2, 9, 26, 23, and
March 2
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
Room TBA
Facilitators:
M Nieves and Brad Stocker

Wolfson Campus
Wednesdays
March 2,10,23,30, 2005
12:30-2:30 pm
Room TBA
Facilitators:
Gail Hawks and Chris Migliaccio

North Campus:
Mondays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
1 - 3pm
Room 3101
Facilitators:
Pat Siemen and Sandra Schultz

Hialeah Outreach Center:
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23
12:30-2:30 pm
Room TBA
Facilitators:
Pat Siemen and Gail Hawks

Culture Cosmology and Context

Course ID - CTD 0497 Reference #280401
(3 hours of Maintenance in Rank Credit for Faculty)

Participants will examine the foundations of their own cosmology and discuss ways in which dominant worldviews influence cultural expression and shape the values and perceptions within our educational system, in order to develop an understanding of Earth Literacy in the context of the participant's respective discipline.

As a result of successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify the foundations of one's personal cosmology
Explain ways in which cosmology influences worldview
Identify links between cosmology, culture and education
Discuss the cosmological contexts from which we frame our educational disciplines
Explain "Earth Literacy"

For more information and to register on line- http://www.mdc.edu/ctd/catalog/workshops/ctd0497.htm

IAC Campus
Wednesdays, February 2, 9
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
Room TBA
Facilitators:
Carlos Gonzalez and Deena Blazejack