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Sustainable Wellbeing: A Values-Based Approach to Education and Our Planet JESSICA TUDOS, M.SC., M.ED., OCT, CLEAN AIR CHAMPION
Living Large
Living Sustainably Happy
Presentation Outline
• Introduction of Clean Air Champions (CAC) & presenter Jessica Tudos
• Showcase how CAC integrates SW into its programming & outreach
• Discuss impact of SW and future of education
• Engage in an experiential activity to demonstrate SW in action
• Discuss how SW can be used as an innovative & engaging educational tool across disciplines
• Highlight trends and future possibilities for CAC and SW movement
Clean Air Champions’ Mission….
Improve air quality by working
with respected athletes to
educate and inspire Canadians
to adopt practices and lifestyles
that enhance both environmental
and personal health.
The Heart and Soul of CAC… Our Champions
Dedicated, passionate athlete role models
inspiring Canadians of all ages
Clean Air Champion Jessica Tudos
Educator & CAC Champion Jessica Tudos
• Clean Air Champion since 2003• 1984 Olympian, Gymnastics, Los Angeles• Educator, OCT secondary teacher, Facilitator• Founder of kika creative – Ideas into Action through
Education & Community Engagement
“We must understand our shared fate, and embrace sustainable development as a common commitment to decency for all human beings, today and in the future.”
~ Jeffrey Sachs
Clean Air
Sustainable Happiness
Minimal Climate Change
Active, Healthy Citizens
Now… Our Vision for the Future
CAC Programs and Services
Three Curriculum Programs:
Other:
• Partner Events and Campaigns• Collaborative Programs• Media – PSAs, videos, web & social media
Property:
• Smell of citrus
• The first snow fall
• A good conversation
• The smell of lilacs
• Hearing my favourite song
• A special glance
• Skiing a fresh line of perfect powder
• Watching a thunderstorm on the porch
• Hugs from those you love
What Makes Us Happy?
What’s on your Bliss List?
Credit: Dr. Catherine O’Brien
Terminology
21st Century Learners & Global Citizens
Gross National
Happiness
Authentic Happiness
Positive Psycholog
y
Sustainable
Wellbeing
Youth and Happiness
The average pre-schooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day.
That number drops to 15 times a day by age 35.
• It is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder - the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide
• Today, approximately 5% of male youth and 12% of female youth, age 12 to 19, have experienced a major depressive episode
• The total number of 12-19 year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is a staggering 3.2 million
Canadian Mental Health Association
Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
Who is Teaching Happiness?
Social Comparisons
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Material wealth beyond a basic
income level does not
contribute significantly to
wellbeing and life satisfaction.
Ed Diener and Martin Seligman, “Beyond Money: Toward an Economy of Well-Being”, Psychological
Science in the Public Interest, 2004.
Wellbeing, Happiness and Health
Research from eight different types of health and happiness
studies show positive emotions and enjoyment of life contribute to better health and a longer lifespan.
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
Canadian & Global Wellbeing Initiatives
UN Happiness Resolution – Establish Gross National Happiness (GNP) as measure of national progress – part of Millennium Development Goals
UN Meeting New York April 2012 – Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm
Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) – 8 Domains of Wellbeing (University of Waterloo)
The Happy Planet Index – Combines environmental impact
with wellbeing to measure long, happy lives by country
Studies find a correlation between self-reported high levels of happiness and inclination to engage in environmentally-friendly behaviour such as active transportation and recycling.
Choices related to what we eat and drink
How we transport ourselves
What we wear
How we relate to one another
Choosing Sustainable Wellbeing
Sustainable Happiness Sustainable Happiness
Happiness that contributes to individual,
community, and/or
global well-being
and does not
exploit other people,
the environment, or
future generations.
Dr. Catherine O’BrienPhoto: Sean Murray
Believing is not enough: There is disparity between interest and involvement.
Clear pathways: Provide direction, encouragement and flexibility.
Activation strategies: Technology-based, social networks, fun projects with friends, acting on learning, classroom as community.
How to Engage Youth in Wellbeing and Sustainability
Activity: Interdependence Map
From Dr. Catherine O’Brien’s Sustainable Happiness and Health Education Teacher’s Guide
Connecting the Dots
Three Curriculum-Connected Programs:
CAC Video
Stand up if you…
HSBC Clean Air Achievers
Grades 5 – 9 (Bilingual)
Program Goals:
1. Educate – Transportation, air quality, climate change and health
2. Increase – Sustainable and active transportation (biking, walking, carpooling etc.)
3. Reduce - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Includes:
• Unique website with GHG calculator (Trip Tracker)
• 18 curriculum-linked activities
• Champion presentation to launch the program
• Winning schools get prize money and return
visit from Champion
Measuring Behaviour
Trip Tracker - Online C02 calculator
Individual Progress Reports
High School Climate Challenge
Grades 9 to 12
Program Goals:
1. Educate youth about the environmental
footprint of their school and individuals.
2. Empower and engage youth to take a
leadership role in measuring (auditing)
greenhouse gas emissions at their school.
3. Foster action via plans and activities
Online HSCC carbon audit tool to support
students in developing realistic action plans.
Heating
Electricity
Water
Waste
Community & Health
Paper
Bottled Water
Greens
Transportation
Refrigerants
Measure & Action Themes
140 ACTIONS
Data Reports
Air Aware
PROTECT - Health by avoiding negative impacts (triggers) and using tools such as AQHI and Air Aware resources
INSPIRE – Lifestyle changes - adopt healthier, more active, less fossil fuel dependent lifestyles
EDUCATE – Air quality and lung disease, primarily asthma and allergy
Includes: • Interactive Champion presentation• Outdoor learning module• Curriculum-connected activities
• Science• Health• Physical Education• Social Studies• Geography
Program Goals:
Air Aware Program
Athletes
Asthma/Allergies
Air Quality
Active Lifestyles
Three Target Groups
1. Schools – grades 6-12 & postsecondary
2. Sport and Recreation Groups
3. Coaches – all levels
Improved Health, Happiness and Wellbeing
Less Air PollutantsHealthier, Happier, Safer Communities
Less Global Warming & Climate Change
A Positive Cycle
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What Can We Do as Educators?
Sustainable Wellbeing in
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Contact InformationJESSICA TUDOS, M.Ed., OCT, CLEAN AIR CHAMPION EDUCATOR
jessica@kikacreative.com * www.kikacreative.com
info@cleanairchampions.ca * www.cleanairchampions.ca
www.cleanairchampions.ca
Athletes Inspiring Action for the Environment