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Environmental Workshop

Environmental Workshop. Question. What does environmental awareness mean to you? What does it look like to be a greener more environmentally friendly school? Jot down your personal ideas. Strategic Objective.

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Environmental Workshop

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  1. Environmental Workshop

  2. Question • What does environmental awareness mean to you? • What does it look like to be a greener more environmentally friendly school? • Jot down your personal ideas..

  3. Strategic Objective • As part of the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan KIS International School has recognized the importance of being more environmentally friendly and has set a goal to ensure that all school activities engaged in at KIS and by KIS are environmentally sensitive. The school recognizes that education about the environment is an important part of the students’ learning and to this end the school endeavors to develop the concept of becoming a greener more environmentally conscious school with a commitment to, and responsibility towards, environmental awareness.

  4. At KIS… • “KIS recognizes that caring for the environment is the responsibility of all stakeholders and to this end the school will ensure that education about environmental awareness and action encompasses the whole school community.”

  5. To date….. • Environmental awareness incorporated into the Strategic Plan • Committee developed to form a policy statement and direction for the school • Audit of energy use and waste • Energy saving incentives • Recycling Programme • Develop school Ethos of awareness • Develop leadership qualities in students • What next…..

  6. The IB Learner Profile: • Inquirer • Knowledgeable • Thinker • Communicator • Principled • Open Minded • Caring • Risk Taker • Balanced • Reflective

  7. Inquirer They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

  8. Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines

  9. Thinker They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions

  10. Communicator They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

  11. Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

  12. Open minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

  13. Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

  14. Risk taker They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, idea and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs Give it a go

  15. Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

  16. Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

  17. PYP Attitudes • Appreciation • Commitment • Confidence • Cooperation • Creativity • Curiosity • Empathy • Enthusiasm • Independence Integrity • Respect • Tolerance

  18. Activity • How can we incorporate the Learner Profile and attitudes into our thoughts, ideas and actions regarding environmental awareness? • Use the Learner Profile to develop your own “Learner Profile and our Environment” as a set of awareness guidelines?

  19. Profile and Attiudes • Inquirer • Knowledgeable • Thinker • Communicator • Principled • Open Minded • Caring • Risk Taker • Balanced • Reflective • Appreciation • Commitment • Confidence • Cooperation • Creativity • Curiosity • Empathy • Enthusiasm • Independence Integrity • Respect • Tolerance

  20. Activity #2 • Develop a list of incentives, ideas and activites that can turn your guidelines into accomplishable actions? • How can we incorporate these into the environmental agreement?

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