ECPE Conference: Educating for Sustainable Development: Teaching and Learning Outside the Classroom
18 May 2010
09:00 to 16:00 , Nunn Hall
Dr Jeni Riley
With the major challenges facing us globally and the Government's ongoing Sustainable Schools initiative, this is a timely moment to consider creative approaches towards sustainable development in primary schools. This course will offer delegates the opportunity to participate in practical activities that they can apply in their own schools.
Featuring:
Welcome and introduction from Dr Jeni Riley, ECPE, Institute of Education
Fieldwork: Learning in the outside environment - a sensory experience around Bloomsbury
Gyles Morris, Naturesbase
Learning in the outside environment - a child's right
Gyles Morris, Naturesbase
Fieldwork: Developing specific enquiry and fieldwork skills in the outdoor area
John Cook, Institute of Education
Developing school playgrounds, Forest Schools and Outdoor Schools
For further information please contact Matt Haywood : m.haywood@ioe.ac.uk