Education for Sustainable Development -Curriculum Teaching and Learning Anne MacDiarmid- ESD...

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Education for Sustainable Development -Curriculum Teaching and Learning

Anne MacDiarmid- ESD consultant K-12

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and YouthEducation for Sustainable Development

Overview

• Manitoba’s ESD vision for students

• Educating for Sustainability

• ESD website

• Eco-Globe Schools recognition program

• ESD grants


Manitoba’s Vision

• Students will become informed and responsible decision-makers, playing active roles as citizens of Canada and the world, and will contribute to social, environmental, and an equitable quality of life for all, now and in the future.


Importance of ESD


ESD – a top priority for Manitoba Education

– Identified where ESD can be taught in existing curriculum– Identified learning resources to support the teaching of ESD– Provide supports to teachers and schools to develop ESD

lesson and unit plans– Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in

support of teaching ESD– Provide professional opportunities to school and school division

administrators in support of ESD - Promote ESD research - Strengthen cooperation and partnerships on ESD regionally,

nationally and internationally with government, NGO’s, business, industry, communities and youth


SEdA Conference Sustainability and Education Academy

Inspiring educational leaders to create a culture of sustainable development, integrated into all aspects of the K-12 education system.

October 4-7, 2009 Hecla, Manitoba


1.Governance

• A systemic approach to implementing Sustainable Development.

• Priority in Division Strategic Plan• Board and Policy development• Committees• Budget• Community Partnerships• Evaluation and Monitoring


2.Teaching and Learning

• Students acquire and demonstrate the knowledge ,skills ,attitudes and life practices that contribute to a sustainable future.

• Cross curricular focus of ESD in all subjects• Project-based learning focused on ESD• Pedagogy focused on systems thinking,inquiry,active

learning, futures thinking, problem solving from a local and global perspective

• Connections to student engagement, citizenship and relevance.


3. Human Resources

• Human resources policies, practices and development plans are aligned with sustainable development principles.

• Professional development is provided for professional and support staff

• Education for Sustainable Development practices are profiled and recognized

• Succession Planning (e.g. Leadership Development)• Develop and Implement a staff wellness plan


4. Facilities and Operations• Sustainable principles are applied to the

design, construction and renewal of division buildings and all aspects of facility management, procurement, resource use and transportation.

• Facilities and operations assessment• Facility renewal plan based on LEED or equivalent standard• Operations plan that includes actions in procurement, energy

efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction.• Schools structure and outdoor space are “facilities that teach”

sustainable practices• Develop a sustainable transportation plan


Educating for Sustainability


What Does Educating for Sustainability Include…

• Knowledge• Skills• Values and Attitudes• Behavior• Preparing students, so that, as adults, they are

able to deal with the challenges of living sustainably on both a local and global level.


• Ask yourself the question,

What knowledge and skills will help our students to make ethical decisions that advance social justice, environmental protection and peace?

The Earth Charter Initiative Secretariat Guidebook for Teachers


ESD across the curriculumESD themes are integrated into each

subject in every grade:– Social Studies – Science– Health/Physical Education– Math– English Language Arts– Art ,Music, Drama, Dance


Education for Sustainable Development – Early Years (K to 4)

Students learn to think about their own and others needs and to

consider the needs of future generations.

Major themes in these grades include:• Respect and concern for other people in the local community and other

places in the world

• Concern for all living things in our environment. Students learn that human survival is dependent on the environment

• Respecting the natural environment while participating in physical activity


Education for Sustainable Development

Middle and Senior Years

Manitoba’s ESD vision is for students to become responsible and active citizens within their communities. This means students make informed decisions and take actions to improve their world.

Major themes in these grades include:• Being good stewards of the environment• To care about and take part in their communities• Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle practices


NEW- ESD curriculum

• Community and Diversity-Interdisciplinary Early Years Multimedia unit (Grade 4)

• Balance and Harmony-Interdisciplinary Middle Years Multimedia unit (Grade 7)

• Grade 8 and Grade 12 -Lake Winnipeg • Grade 12 Global Citizenship and Sustainability


Social StudiesActive Responsible Citizens K-12

• They are aware of the world in which they live they care about people around them—the people with whom they share this planet, both near and far away.

• They know that their actions affect others. • They have informed opinions, and think critically about issues that

concern themselves and others. They have the confidence to make their voices heard, to take a stand on issues, and to engage in social action when necessary.

• They are concerned with the well-being of the environment, and live their lives in ways that reflect that concern.

ESD website

www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/esd


ECO-Globe Schools Recognition Program

A Whole School Approach

to ESD


ECO-Globe Schools Criteria• Awareness - a school community at this level has

a general awareness of the principles and practices of sustainability.

• Action- a school community at this level includes ESD Awareness and is committed to a variety of ongoing sustainability practices.

• Transformation- a school community at this level incorporates Awareness and Action and is characterized by a school-wide culture transformed by an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of ESD.


Grants for ESD


ESD Grants

Education for Sustainable Development Categorical GrantThe intent of the Education for Sustainable Development Grant is to support schools/school divisions in their efforts to incorporate Education for Sustainable Development into all aspects of school division and school activities, operations, and programming. The $700.00 grant is issued to schools in the fall.

MECY and Hydro ESD Grant. Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Hydro introduced Education for Sustainable Development Grants to promote professional learning for sustainability in classrooms. The grants provide up to $2,000 to cover expenses, such as teacher release time, professional development, and teaching/learning resources for sustainability education.

Deadline for Application for 2009-2010 will be February, 2010


SDIF: The Sustainable Development Innovation Fund.• The SDIF provides funding for the development,

implementation and promotion of environmental innovation and sustainable development projects delivered by local governments, industry, community and youth groups, Aboriginal organizations, and First Nation communities.

• www.susdev.gov.mb.ca.

http://www.susdev.gov.mb.ca/


ESD contactsAnne MacDiarmidSustainable Development Consultant K-12Manitoba EducationTelephone: 204-945-6943or 1-800-282-8069, extension 6943Email: [email protected]

Renée GillisConseillère pédagogique en sciences humainesSocial Studies Consultant Bureau de l'éducation française 509 - 1181 avenue Portage Winnipeg (MB) R3G 0T3(204) 945-6934Email : [email protected]

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