Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Environmental Curriculum Summer eeCourse
Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Environmental Curriculum Summer eeCourse
Online Self-Paced 8 Week eeCourse
June 5 - August 3, 2026
This course is an introductory overview designed to spark interest in further learning around how environmental educators can more intentionally and respectfully incorporate Indigenous traditional ways of knowing into environmental and outdoor learning.
This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in Traditional Ecological Knowledge and ways of knowing. Through four modules, which incorporate a variety of readings, videos, and other interactive activities, you will:
Identify some of the opportunities and challenges in using TEK to address environmental challenges.
Develop your personal guidelines for integrating principles of TEK in your teaching which honor, acknowledge and care take TEK and Indigenous people.
Compare and Contrast Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Ways of Knowing with Western Science & Ways of Knowing
Support your students in developing relationships with the world around them.
Teach a lesson or a unit which integrates TEK knowledge and/or practices with your students.
This 8-week course is designed to require 12-15 hours of active participation and work and is made up of 4 modules including:
Module 1: What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge?
Module 2: Comparing Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science
Module 3: Learning Through Observational Science
Module 4: Designing Your Teaching Plan
Although learning is self paced, there is a suggested timeline of completion for each module. Additionally, participants will be required to attend at least one 1-hour online discussion with fellow eeCourse participants to share ideas, reflections on course materials, and/or their final course project. Three options will be provided when the course begins and participants will select one or more to attend.
Registration NACEE Members: $99 Non-NACEE Members: $149 Limited Registration to 15 participants
About eeCourses:
Made up of modules, with a variety of learning experiences
Benchmark/summative submissions (eeCourse journal reflections designed to demonstrate competency and increase retention)
Discrete knowledge/competency gained
Capstone project designed to meet the needs of your current work/professional settings
eeCourse Certificate awarded upon completion
Access to rich resource library related to eeCourse topic
Can stand alone if not building on the experience of another course/prerequisite
~12-15 hours time commitment over the course of 8 weeks
NACEE eeCourse Program & Schedule
The following eeCourses will be offered this year:
Teaching & Learning Outdoors eeCourse
Nature & Human Wellness eeCourse
Foundations in Environmental Education Instruction eeCourse
Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Environmental Curriculum eeCourse
NACEE 2026 eeCourse Schedule
Summer eeCourses: June 5 - August 3, 2026
Fall eeCourses: August 28 - October 25, 2026
Winter eeCourses: November 13 - January 11, 2027
About eeCourses:
Our eeCourses, developed in collaboration with the North American Association for Environmental Education and state affiliates, offer top-tier professional development in a flexible online format.
Key features include:
Modular learning experiences
Benchmark submissions to demonstrate competency
Capstone projects tailored to your professional needs
A comprehensive resource library
An eeCourse Certificate upon completion
Courses require a commitment of approximately 12-15 hours over 8 weeks and can be taken independently, regardless of previous courses.
Registration Fees
NACEE Members: $99
Non-NACEE Members: $149
