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“Global sustainability through education, empowerment and behaviour change”. Student Leadership in Sustainability. In appreciative collaboration with…. CHRIS SPENCER FOUNDATION. Schools with SLS - 2012-13 :. Vancouver: David Thompson (LS Eng 10 & SS 10) Eric Hamber (Social Justice)
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“Global sustainability through education, empowerment and behaviour change”
In appreciative collaboration with… CHRIS SPENCER FOUNDATION
Schools with SLS - 2012-13 : Vancouver: • David Thompson (LS Eng 10 & SS 10) • Eric Hamber (Social Justice) • John Oliver (Pl 10) • Killarney (Social Justice, Leadership, Pl 10, Foods, Family, Marketing, Connections) • King George (SS, Foods) • Kitsilano (Ecology 9 – French Immersion) • Lord Byng (Social Justice) • Point Grey (Pl 10, BTC Club) • St. George’s (FULL SCHOOL License: Health & Career 8 & 9, Pl 10, Discovery & more) • St. Patrick’s (All grade 8’s, Pl 10) • Stratford (Global Issues & Connections) • Spectrum (Foundations) • Templeton (FULL SCHOOL License, SS 8-11, Foods, Planning, SJ, PE) • Vancouver Learning Network (Pl 10) Surrey: • Frank Hurt (Science 8/9) • Fraser Heights (Social Justice) • LA Matheson (Pl 10, Foods, Holistic & Experiential Program) • Sullivan (Leadership 10-12) • Tamarawis (SS 11) • Woodward Elementary (Grade 6 & 7) Other Districts: • Collaborative Education Alternative Program - Qualicum (All grade 7-9) • Queen Margaret's Secondary - Cowichan (Global Issues Club) • Valley view – Kamloops (Social Justice) • West Vancouver (Social Studies 11) • Seycove – NorthVan (English 8)
Workshop Outline • Introductions • SLS Overview • Philosophies + Models • Curriculum • Connections
Introductions • Name, school, and what you teach • Your relationship with sustainability education (in 3 sentences or less)
Global to Local • Project Based • Integrated Learning • Values into Action • Collaboration • Peer Teaching
21st Century Blended Approach
5 Modules • 2 timed Lesson Flows (10) • 6 - 7 Student Action Packs (31)
Learning Locally & Real World Connections “Our community is our classroom”
Integral The Integral Approach Model Social Change
Value A: HEALTH I value vibrant health for my self, my family, my community and my planet - ACTION PACKS - Preservatives GMOs Pesticides & Herbicides 4. Fresh & Local 5. The Story of Meat 6. Toxins at Home
Value B: CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION I value longevity, quality over quantity, creativity and simplicity - ACTION PACKS - Pre-Cycling Costly Trends Disposable Cups 4. Plastic Bags 5. Recycling 6. All Packaged Up
Value C: CONSERVATION I value the limited gifts and diverse life forms of the natural world and will not waste or destroy them thoughtlessly - ACTION PACKS - Transportation Paper Cuts Lighting & Green Energy 4. Save Water - Bathroom 5. Being Chill & Heating Up 6. Save Water - Home
Value D: CONNECTION I value feeling connected to myself and to others, in human and natural community - ACTION PACKS - Me Time Me and You Family Roots 4. My ‘Hood 5. Nature Nurture 6. The Big Picture
Value E: JUSTICE I value standing up for a socially just human presence on this planet - ACTION PACKS - Environmental Justice Water Privatization Animal Rights Gender Equality 5. Local vs. Big Box 6. Poverty 7. Food Security 8. Rights of Nature
Lesson Flow • Student Worldview • Introduce Topic • Media • Discussion • Action Pack Process/Topics • Action Circles • Circle Agreements • Presentations • Student Worldview • “So What?” discussion
Aboriginal Wisdom “An honourable man was rich in friends, acts of courage and generosity; not rich in possessions. Accumulating too much when others had less, showed a flaw in the character of that person.” Aline LaFlamme, Metis Elder
Action Packs • Goal • Global Research • Research Questions • Circle Dialogue • Local Activity • Critical Thinking Questions • Cost Benefit Considerations • Taking Action to Be The Change • Presentation
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD In honour of your outstanding commitment to be the change you want to see in the world we gratefully acknowledge _________________________________________
SLS Overview • 5 Modules • 2 Lesson Flows per Module • 31 Student Action Packs • All Online • Binder + DVD option • Assembly option • $4/student, $3 Full school Teacher Aids • Assessment Rubrics • Presentation Criteria • Answer Keys • Media Notes • Agents of Change • Online Forum • Leadership Certificates
Schools with SLS - 2012-13 : Vancouver: • David Thompson (LS Eng 10 & SS 10) • Eric Hamber (Social Justice) • John Oliver (Pl 10) • Killarney (Social Justice, Leadership, Pl 10, Foods, Family, Marketing, Connections) • King George (SS, Foods) • Kitsilano (Ecology 9 – French Immersion) • Lord Byng (Social Justice) • Point Grey (Pl 10, BTC Club) • St. George’s (FULL SCHOOL License: Health & Career 8 & 9, Pl 10, Discovery & more) • St. Patrick’s (All grade 8’s, Pl 10) • Stratford (Global Issues & Connections) • Spectrum (Foundations) • Templeton (FULL SCHOOL License, SS 8-11, Foods, Planning, SJ, PE) • Vancouver Learning Network (Pl 10) Surrey: • Frank Hurt (Science 8/9) • Fraser Heights (Social Justice) • LA Matheson (Pl 10, Foods, Holistic & Experiential Program) • Sullivan (Leadership 10-12) • Tamarawis (SS 11) • Woodward Elementary (Grade 6 & 7) Other Districts: • Collaborative Education Alternative Program - Qualicum (All grade 7-9) • Queen Margaret's Secondary - Cowichan (Global Issues Club) • Valley view – Kamloops (Social Justice) • West Vancouver (Social Studies 11) • Seycove – NorthVan (English 8)
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