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The Green Dot Academy

The Green Dot Academy. Singapore’s first independent pre-tertiary school with a green curriculum. http://www.greendot.uni.cc/. Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World. Overview of Presentation :. The Green Dot Academy. Rationale & Principles Curriculum Programme

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The Green Dot Academy

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  1. The Green Dot Academy Singapore’s first independent pre-tertiary school with a green curriculum http://www.greendot.uni.cc/ Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  2. Overview of Presentation : The Green Dot Academy Rationale & Principles Curriculum Programme Supporting Structures Group Learning Acknowledgements Q & A Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  3. RationaleWhy a Green school? Promote international perspectives, leadership, advocacy, research skills • Environment as the organizing theme /vehicle • Environmental protection and sustainable growth. • Emergence of the environment industry. Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  4. Guiding Principles Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World Core philosophy Resilience, Confidence, Graciousness and Integrity Our values • Curriculum and Programmes to develop:Bold and inspiring voices for environmentWorld / community leadersCaptains of industryGlobal citizens Curricular and Programme objectives

  5. Curriculum and Programmes • Based on the IB framework – rigour and recognition • 3 foci - PIE, achieving societal objectives and influencing others • Earth • Biodiversity and ecology • Water and energy • Climate and seas • People • Lifestyle and societies • National and global perspectives • Advocacy and Leadership • Interaction • Environmental management • Conservation Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  6. Curriculum and Programmes Core CCPs Core subjects Green. Academy Inter-disciplinary and elective subjects Elective CCPs Elective CCAs Projects Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  7. 10-20 hours / year 2-4 per year Scope variable 30 hours / year 1 per year Curriculum: Taught Courses Electives - bite-sized ‘hooks’ stimulate interest. Examples: People: Ecotropics Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Interaction: space-efficient farming Earth: renewable energy. Core Subjects - foundation of knowledge 2 Languages Humanities and the Arts Mathematics and Sciences Technology and PE • Inter-disciplinary Subjects - core grounding on people and earth • Meet the Earth • Meet the People • Sustaining the Earth • Achieving Societal Ends • Role of People and Organisations • Role of Nations

  8. 6YP (8 wks) One Big Rock (2 wks) 6th year 5th year 5YP (8 wks) One Big Rock (2 wks) 4th year 1st 3YP (1 wk) 2nd 3YP (2 wks) One Big Rock (2 wks) 3rd year 1st 3YP (1 wk) 2nd 3YP (2 wks) One Big Rock (2 wks) 2nd year One Big Rock (2 wks) Outward Bound Sch 1st year One Big Rock (2 wks) Ourworld Bound Sch Curriculum: Projects Real-life, less structured learning experiences Mandate: Go MAD! Research / attachments Attachments: Gov agencies NGOs Other schools At least 1 overseas Research: Literature / Practice-based

  9. Term 2 Term 1 Term 3 Term 4 Curriculum: Term Structure “ 8 + 2 weeks ” Year 1 Year 5 Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  10. Programmes • Based on Experiential Education and organised into 4 strands – Advocates, Earth, Leaders and World • Arranged into 3 layers of programmes: • Co-curricular Programmes (CCP) is to provide exposure to the broadest range of knowledge, skills and experience possible for all. • Elective Co-curricular Programmes (Flagship) is premised on personal exploration in depth based on interest, talent and conviction. • Elective Co-curricular Activities (CCA) is based on outdoor education concept. Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  11. Programmes – CCP Effective Communication Service Learning Planet Art Basic Research Advocates World Environment Day Inbound International Immersion Programme Earth World Leaders Foundational Leadership Annual Outdoor Camps One Big Rock Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  12. Programmes – Elective CCP Flagship Earth Researchers – Research Mentorship Flagship Earth Voices – Persuasive Communications Deep Learning In Pursuit of Interest and Talent Flagship World Travellers – International Immersion Programme Flagship World Leaders – Environment Leaders Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  13. Programmes – Elective CCAs Advocates – Environment Ambassador Club. Earth – Environment Technology Watch Society, Nature Watch Centre, Biodiversity Mapping Group, Diving Club. Outdoor Education World - Environment Entrepreneur Club. Leaders – Outdoor Adventure Club, Leadership Boards Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  14. Career Pathways • Seamless integration • Includes • Course work • Internships • Career counseling • All teachers to be trained in Career Pathways model Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  15. Partnerships • Strategic Partnerships in: • Research • Career Pathways • Exchange and Immersion • Environmental Awareness • Community Involvement and Service Learning • Scholarships and Bursaries • Partnership Office Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  16. Staffing and Building • Recruitment and Staff Development Unit • Secondment from various environment players • Like-minded, pedagogical expertise and research skills • International Baccalaureate training • Building will boast state-of-the-art facilities & green structures. Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  17. Reflections …Group Learning • Liberating, rich & fruitful learning opportunity • Pleasant, fulfilling & satisfying journey • Real and authentic marketing ‘exposure’ • Meaningful dialogue and exchange with potential partners Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  18. Acknowledgements • Non-Govt Orgn • (NGOs) • Industry • Education/ • Govt Orgn Hyflux Ltd • NParks • Marsiling Sec Sch • National Environment Agency (NEA) • Professor Su Guaning (President, NTU) • Ms Ho Peng (DCPD, MOE) Singapore Environment Council (SEC) • Fellow LEP Classmates: • Frederick Yeo • Lim Ee Tuo • Pearly Ng • Soh Lai Leng Cicada Organisation • Dr Amy Khor (SPS,MEWR)- Coming Soon… Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  19. Green Dot Academy (GDA) website http://www.greendot.uni.cc/ Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  20. Q & A Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  21. Members of the FS Team with Hyflux staff* • (from left to right) • Tang-Chim Lee Mai • Mr Chan Jin He* • Mr Freddy Soon* • Ms Lim Choon Noi* (*Hyflux Staff) • Phua Huat Chuan • Joseph Lim • Daphne Leong • Earnler Liu • Helen Tan-Lee Ching Guan Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

  22. Thank you Advocates for the Earth, Leaders for the World

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