In recent years the 800 pound gorilla that is the climate crisis has walked into your classroom; this workshop will help you look the gorilla in the eye. In this workshop Gareth will share some recent work that proposes to teachers several important dimensions of effective climate education. You ‘will learn by doing’ as together […]
Students are natural storytellers; they have an innate ability to explore the world through their senses and commit ideas, knowledge, and understanding to memory through story. In this workshop, teachers will develop their capacity for place-responsive learning, and the use of narrative as a classroom tool for teaching, learning, and assessment. We will also weave […]
Teachers need to introduce Indigenous perspectives and knowledge into their teaching practices. For that purpose, reliable resources are needed. This workshop will introduce teaching practices from the Tableau STE (tableaust.ca) that incorporate Indigenous and environmental knowledge (Medicinal Plants, 3° grade; Moose, 4° grade). Both practices combine an indigenous narrative with an outdoor field trip. Workshop […]
The land connects us. Come learn transformative approaches to land-based inquiry from laboratory school educators working in an urban setting. Each educator comes to the goals of ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ with their own levels of engagement with Indigenous Knowledges. At the core of this interactive workshop is the goal of education reform for participants interested […]
Understanding the impact of colonization on Place-Based Learning Collaboration in examining interdisciplinary in learning Imagination for change Teaching knowledge is a relational process Student empowerment
The North East School Division was provided, in partnership, with land intended to be used for cultural land base education. The school division formed a planning committee and initiated plans in a Respectful way to honor the land located outside the town of Love Saskatchewan. We had to clear the land and create a roadway […]
Experience portions of a cross-curricular unit on Insects, Art and the Natural World as we explore our place in the Global Ecosystem through the world of Insects. Learn about the Mi’kmaq teachings of Respect, Reciprocity and Humility as you are guided through a series of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) microlessons. Participants will […]
Karen Lai works as an independent consultant in accessibility and inclusion. She works with businesses and organizations to increase the accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics where she examined the social theories behind social inclusion of people with disabilities. She has more than 20 years […]
In this interactive workshop participants will examine an innovative outdoor learning initiative in the Toronto District School Board. Using school yards and local greenspaces, the TDSB’s Outdoor Education department is shifting how and where outdoor learning happens by supporting educators to make outdoor learning a part of student learning. Participants will enhance their understanding of […]
Just beyond the exit sign of every classroom are infinite opportunities to support experiential learning that connects learners to place, land and community. Join us for this engaging, interactive workshop to explore the community as classroom. Be inspired by current place and land-based education for sustainability success stories from Metro Vancouver School and Youth Leadership […]