NCEP modules are resources for teachers. The modules, currently designed for the undergraduate level, will facilitate student participation and engender the application of critical thinking to conservation problems.

Each module includes a synthesis document that brings together key background information and references for a topic, an easily modified visual presentation with notes and discussion questions, and a practical exercise for laboratory or field use, with accompanying solutions. In addition, interdisciplinary case studies will be developed to highlight key concepts and questions that span the topics of more than one module. NCEP modules are designed to be easily adaptable, and to support rather than replace materials teachers may have already developed on these topics. They can be used as an integrated package or as individual components as on an à la carte menu. For instance, a professor might use several slides from a presentation, assign parts of the synthesis to students, use an in class-exercise, or combine all of these.

Modules on more than 100 topics relevant to biodiversity conservation are in development or scheduled for development in the next three to five years. The range of topics represented means that NCEP modules may be suitable for use in a wide variety of courses in the biological and environmental sciences, and in social sciences and humanities courses with environmental content. Modules are available for use, adaptation and distribution without cost for educational use. We invite you to download a sample module before registering for full access to all available modules. Please contact us if we can assist you to use and evaluate these materials in your classes. We are also always interested in hearing from people who may be interested in developing or contributing material for new modules.

All modules are subject to review once submitted. To download a one-page document describing NCEP's review process, click here.