Using environmental education project curricula with elementary preservice teachers

Abstract

Few studies have focused on the use of the Project WET, WILD, WILD Aquatic, and Learning Tree Guides as a means of introducing environmental education (EE) in preservice settings. Four different case studies demonstrate methods of integrating EE through the use of the Project Guides into preservice teacher coursework at four different universities. The integration methods strengthen elementary preservice teachers' science content knowledge, develop science process and inquiry skills, integrate literacy, and introduce fieldwork. Elementary preservice teachers in all four cases reported positive teaching and learning experiences from their use of the Project Guides. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.