From Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action: Strategies to support students
From Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action
A Micro Credential from Earth Rangers
“Why has it been so hot?”
“Why have there been so many forest fires?”
“What is going to happen to the polar bears?”
Answering questions like these from students can be uncomfortable but having conversations like these is more important than ever. Based on a considerable body of research, this micro-credential will give you the insights, tools and confidence to address concerns about the environment head-on.
Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action Micro Credential
This constructive online course lays out the basics of eco-anxiety and offers practical strategies and tools to address it with children. As you work through the 5 modules at your own pace, you will be introduced to theory and practice through research, readings, reflections, videos and case studies.
Each session takes place over 5 weeks, and includes 3 zoom sessions to connect with educators across Canada and the United States and dive a bit deeper into the topics covered in the module.
Module 1: Eco-anxiety and you
Module 2: Naming and normalizing feelings of anxiety
Module 3: Environmental problem solving through local land-based learning
Module 4: Excitement and empowerment through stories of resilience and action
Module 5: Empowerment through stewardship projects
Join us for a day-long session on Aug. 14th at the Earth Rangers Centre just north of Toronto. Spend time outdoors, connecting with local educators, and leave with some great ideas for your classroom.
Schedule & Fee
5-week online course
July 15th - Aug 16th, 2024
Oct 14th - Nov 15th, 2024
$140
$99*
Full-day in-person session
August 14th, 2024 | 9am - 4pm
$140
$99*
*Financial assistance is available for those who need it. Please contact courses@earthrangers.com to inquire.
What educators are saying:
“This course allowed me to gauge my own level of anxiety, normalize it and then move onto action. It's important to do the same with the children I work with. I feel inspired and excited to continue my own work with this new knowledge and resources.”
Lu, Environment Community Group Chair, ON
"What a great online course to introduce the topic of Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action Micro-Credential! This course opened the door for me to understand student anxieties related to rapidly changing environmental conditions. I enjoyed online participation with professionals from Canada and beyond. Class applications to address eco-anxiety are applicable for educators teaching students ranging from preschool to college students."
Janit Llewellyn, Park Planning Sustainability, Virginia
“This course provides tangible, real world studies and examples are given to help busy teachers get started in building their own plans on how to implement various Eco-Action projects with their own students.”