University of Derby - Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby
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Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby at FutureLearn Overview
Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby
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Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹1,741 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby
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Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby at FutureLearn Highlights
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- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate.
- Improve your own connection with nature.
Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby at FutureLearn Course details
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More about this course
- On this four-week course, you will discover how humans can develop a new relationship with nature to benefit both people and the environment.
- Nature Connectedness is grounded in scientific study it is both measurable and accepted internationally. This course will help you explore the concept of nature connectedness, its importance, and how it positively impacts the environment to help tackle climate change.
- In becoming more connected with nature we can tackle the crisis in our mental health and wellbeing.
- The course will help you understand that we are part of nature, and our emotional connections and responses to nature have a direct link to our own feelings and mental health.
- You will explore ways you can establish a meaningful relationship with the rest of nature and the best practices for engaging others to improve their own nature connectedness.
- Throughout the course, you will be guided by the specialists at the University of Derbys Nature Connectedness Research Group, the first of its kind to focus on this area.
- The group has worked with Natural England, National Trust, RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts, and other national nature conservation NGOs to help improve peoples connection with nature to benefit wellbeing and conservation.
- By the end of the course, you will understand how nature is part of the human story, and the more connected we become, the improvements it can have on our wellbeing and the wider environment.
Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby at FutureLearn Curriculum
Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby
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What is nature connectedness
What is nature connectedness?
Our relationship with nature
Measuring nature connectedness
Why nature connectedness matters: people
Nature connectedness and wellbeing
Nature connectedness and emotion
Concerns for the future
Why nature connectedness matters: wider nature
Our impact on nature
Understanding nature connectedness and pro-nature behaviour in the UK
Scaling up ? Societal application
Improving nature connectedness
Nature pathways
Noticing good things
Mindfulness approaches to improving nature connectedness
Noticing how nature makes you feel
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