Introduction to Climate Change

Course aim

Climate change is the hot topic at the moment.What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it?

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
• Students need a level 2 qualification in English to join this course

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• explore the science behind climate change
• investigate the principle causes behind climate change
• identify the key research and reports supporting the climate change agenda
• discuss areas of human activity that can be modified to slow down climate change
• explain the difference between climate change, pollution and other environmental problems

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• You will be able to keep a record of your progress and achievement using photos, audio, text or documents uploaded into the WEA’s digital learning platform, WEA Canvas.
• Your tutor will provide written, text and audio feedback recorded in WEA Canvas, WEA’s digital learning platform.
• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
• A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress

What else do I need to know?

• You will also need access to the internet outside of your sessions. You could do this using a smart phone, tablet, laptop or a desktop computer (at home or through a library etc.).
• A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
• It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next