This day will delve deep into a variety of pedagogic and facilitator structures for increasing student agency, investigation strategies and strengthening student voice. We shall explore a number of school Sustainability Award schemes. There will be a chance to discuss strategies, share stories of practice and resources.
9:00-11:00 Morning Session 1
Session 1: Everything is connected to Everything Else (The Four Laws of Ecology by Barry Commoner )
We shall explore our school systems, strategies, share stories of practice and resources as a starting point to bring connection to the group.
We shall investigate Systems Thinking models that support the investigation aspect of the Solutionary Framework and the 5 stages of CAS within IPARD.
11:00-11:15 - Break
11:15-12:45 Session 2: Dedicated time to investigating the process of reflection to track guide student development and workshop best practices for delivering Service as Action and CAS systems. We shall look at the developments of Service Learning and Community Engagement and building Service within the curriculum.
12:45-13:45 Lunch
13:45-15:00 Afternoon Session Session 3: A focus session on Education for Sustainable Development - how the Eco-Schools, Earth Charter and Schools for Earth can be integrated within curriculum, Service as Action, CAS and Service Learning as structured approach and benchmarking strategies.
15:00-15:45 Session 4: Reflection Session with the Group
