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Mark Your Calendars and Register Early!
U L S F
Association of
U N I V E R S I T Y L E A D E R S
F O R A
S U S T A I N A B L E F U T U R E
formerly the
Secretariat of University Presidents for a Sustainable Future
SEVENTH ANNUAL
TUFTS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY INSTITUTE
A program of the ULSF Secretariat
June 10 - 19, 1996
Tufts University, Medford, MA
"I came to Tufts expecting a good program . . . What I discovered was
a phenomenal program which was truly inspiring and invigorating."
Professor D.J. Howell, J.D., Environmental Law Center
Vermont School of Law, 1995 TELI participant
The award-winning Environmental Literacy Institute at Tufts
University (TELI) brings together educators from around the world in an
interactive exploration of environment and development dynamics within
an ecosystem health-human health framework. Utilizing an experiential,
case-based format, TELI links environmental literacy concepts with the
theory and practice of teaching.
INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION ________________________________
Environmental literacy entails an understanding of the fundamental
relationships between healthy ecosystems and human well-being, leading
to policies and practices that foster ecological intergrity. The goal is
to educate students across disciplines to be environmentally conscious
decisionmakers and actiontakers.
ENVIRONMENT AS PEDAGOGY __________________________________
Integrating environmental issues into the classroom provides a rich,
contextual, and practical educational experience for students. The TELI
faculty development workshop is an intensive, 10-day course grounded in
educational theory and based on participatory learning. Each year TELI
selects specific cases for use as experiential teaching and learning
examples. From this base, the web of interconnected factors of
environmental issues are explored.
Participants are challenged to address why, what, and how they teach
from an interdisciplinary perspective, as well as how research,
institutional citizenship, and outreach contribute to environmental
literacy. The often conflicting social, ecological, economic, cultural, and
political ramifications of environmental problems are examined. Cases
also provide a framework from which to address engineering and
technological issues. These include: life-cycle analysis, design for
environment, market-driven technolgical innovations and world trade,
and industrial responsible care ethics.
AN EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH __________________________________
Institute participants are exposed to the most current educational
theory, teaching strategies, and assessment techniques. Instructional
methods used throughout the course include:
-- Expert presentations: learn from leading professionals in the fields of
biology, public health, ecology, sociology, engineering, business, science
and technology.
-- Interactive multi-media technology: gain exposure to innovative
multi-media techniques and programs.
-- Site visits: tour "life cycle" processes from start to finish, discover
human effects on natural areas, and explore local communities affected
by environmental problems.
-- Dialogue with industry and community representatives: interact with
and interview individuals, organizations, and institutions for research on
collective projects.
-- Campus as laboratory and classroom: use the campus as a point source
to explore the effects of institutional practices on the local area.
-- Demonstrations of success: participate in classroom exercises of
team taught courses and reviews of revised curricula.
In completion of the course, participants collaborate in teams to
create new curricula and learning projects.
RESULTS _________________________________________________
TELI participants are equipped to design courses and motivational
instructional experiences that incorporate ecological concepts and
empower students to move from knowledge to action.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND _______________________________________
TELI courses are designed for program directors, department chairs,
and university faculty from all disciplines in the sciences, liberal arts,
and professional schools. Participants have also included secondary
school teachers, and curriculum and professional development
specialists.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE ____________________________________
The seventh annual TELI will take place June 10-19, 1996, at Tufts
University in Medford, Massachusetts. The Medford campus is located on
a picturesque hill overlooking Boston, Massachusetts, just four miles
from the downtown metropolitan area. The campus is conveniently
located near bus and train lines with direct access to the surrounding
Cambridge and Boston area.
The Institute operates 10 full days from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Several
days of site visits and evening sessions are also included.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS _________________________________
Participants may reserve housing in dormitories on the Tufts Medford
campus through the Tufts Conference Bureau. Single and double rooms
are available. Meals can be purchased at several dining facilities on
campus, and there are also many inexpensive restaurants located in the
surrounding area.
COURSE TUITION ____________________________________________
Discount tuition rates are available for ULSF member institutions.
The cost for participants from member institutions is $950. US. The cost
for participants from non-member institutions is $1,200. US. Fees
include all course materials, field trips, continental breakfasts and
refreshments during breaks (on classroom days) and use of Tufts
University facilities including libraries, computer laboratories, and the
athletic center.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ______________________________________
Contact Julie Newman, TELI Coordinator at:
ULSF Secretariat Phone: (617) 627-3464
177 College Avenue Fax: (617) 627-3099
Medford, MA 02155 USA E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 29, 1996
"If education is about change, I returned from TELI changed, more
aware, more motivated, more committed, with a store of examples
of good practice and ideas of ways in which they can be implemented."
Dr. Angus McWilliam, Faculty of Education
Strathclyde University, UK, 1995 TELI participant
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APPLICATION FORM: Seventh Annual Environmental Literacy Institute
at Tufts University, June 10 - June 19, 1996
Name: ___________________________________________________
Institution: _______________________________________________
Work Address: ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________
City: _________________ State/Province: ___________________
Postal Code: ___________________ Country: ___________________
Home phone: (______)__________ Work phone: (_____)___________
Fax number: (______)__________ E-mail address: _________________
Institutional Status:
( ) Full professor ( ) Assistant/Associate/Adjunct Professor
( ) Lecturer (part time) ( ) Other (please specify):
__________________________________
Tuition Status: Tuition covers all workshop materials, field trips, and
use of Tufts facilities (libraries, computer labs, athletic center)
( ) ULSF Member Institution: $950 ( ) Non-member Institution: $1,200
Method of Payment: Total Payment:_________________
( ) Check payable to : TELI/Tufts University ($250 deposit required)
( ) P.O. enclosed
Housing: ( ) Please send information on Tufts housing and local hotels.
Application Deadline: February 15, 1996. Enrollment is limited and early
registration is encouraged. Reservations will be accepted by phone, fax,
or electronic mail, but space cannot be guaranteed until receipt of
deposit.
Mail To: ULSF Secretariat
Tufts University
177 College Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
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Stefanie S. Rixecker
Centre for Resource Management/
Department of Resource Management
Lincoln University
Canterbury
Aotearoa New Zealand
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: (64) (03) 325-2811 x8377
Fax: (64) (03) 325-3841
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