The site visit will result in a report that summarizes the outcomes of the workshop and recommends additional steps to solidify and expand the CLL program. The site visit must include either facilitation of meeting with educators or observation of on-site environmental education activities. The CLL program is a process that stimulates and enhances learning in the science and wildlife-related areas. This process melts together corporate entities and local schools to form a higher level of environmental education. Ernie Nelson, Site Manager BP Cooper River Plant Teaching Critical Thinking, Synthesis and Analysis Environmental Education fosters in learners, both adults and children, a clear understanding of the interdependence of economics, social structures, political process and ecology in both urban and rural areas.
Learners obtain the knowledge to take actions to protect and improve the environment.
Environmental education encourages learners to think in terms of both economic development and environmental protection. Learners are taught to critically analyze data, results, models, conclusions and opinions. This process enhances the learner s capacity to think independently and take effective, responsible action. Environmental education imparts the knowledge and skills learners need to fully participate in the workforce of today and tomorrow. CLL is a natural progression for corporate sites who want to share the unique qualities of the local ecology with their host community.