Learning for Sustainability through the Broads

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Learning for Sustainability through the Broads

• Nell Seal
• Thursday 20th April 2006

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Teacher to teacher session

• Introduction
• What is Learning for Sustainability?
• The Broad Futures approach
• Examples LfS activities in Geography
• Signposting

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My background
Ecology and Environmental Studies Tutor for the
Field Studies Council at Flatford Mill
Ecology BSC and MSc
Now undertaking PGCE in Secondary Geography with
the OU alongside my role with NCC
Coordinate a LfS project for Norfolk Education
Advisory Service
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What is Learning for Sustainability?
Underpins the National Curriculum
Cross-curricular
Considering social, political, environmental
and economic views (going global)
Questioning, decision making impact of
decisions
Teasing apart complex issues
Working to lessen school footprint
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Aims to support teachers with Learning for
Sustainability, using the local area as a
starting point and building to a global
perspective.
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• Stage 1
• Invite schools to participate

Stage 2 Hold an initial twilight session
Stage 3 Hold Learning for Sustainability INSET
Stage 8 Provide on-going support
Stage 4 Meet individual schools

• Stage 7
• Evaluate, document and share

Stage 6 Facilitate on and off-site sessions
Stage 5 Plan on a school by school basis
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Philosophy
Value of first hand experiences
Transparency Sharing
Frameworks
Every Child Matters
Current educational practice
Aspects
Choosing more sustainable options
Responding to feedback
Social, Environmental, Economic Political
Global dimension
Broad Futures
Cross curricular
Links to a variety of subject areas
Eco Schools
7 key concepts
Transfer home
First hand experiences
Past, present future
Balanced views
Partnership approaches
School Improvement Plans
7 key concepts
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Nell Seal Broad Futures Project Coordinator Tel
01603 438975 Email broadfutures_at_btconnect.com