Linking environmental education activities to the National Curriculum
This event will introduce you to the National Curriculum, including taking a look at Education for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Schools. Aimed at environmental educators and others who are beginning to work with schools, we aim to demystify the curriculum and its terminology and to introduce some new and creative ways of working with it. We’ll take a look at where to start when designing activities and how to develop and link activities together. Part of the day will be spent designing activities relevant to your own job.OBJECTIVES
By the end of the event you will:
- Have been introduced to the terminology and structure of the National Curriculum
- Have looked at ESD – what it is and how we can support it
- Have experienced and studied National Curriculum linked environmental education sessions
- Have had a chance to look at where common environmental topics may link to the curriculum
- Have been introduced to ideas for designing your own session
- Have designed a short National Curriculum linked activity
OUTLINE PROGRAMME
9.45 - Arrival and Coffee/tea
10.00 - Introductions, objectives and the structure of the day.
What is the National Curriculum? – an introduction to its structure and key terminology, and a look at recent educational/curriculum developments.
Education for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Schools– what does it mean and how can we support schools?
Working with the Curriculum - a hands-on look at two Curriculum-linked activities
12.30 - Lunch
Where are the links?
A chance to look at the curriculum in detail and find the links to topics such as energy, water, environment, waste and others depending upon the interests of the group.
Designing Programmes
Finding inspiration and putting activities together so they work
Workshop – Design a National Curriculum-linked session to take away.
4.20 - Summary, feedback and evaluation
4.30 - Finish
There will be tea/coffee breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon
Fees: voluntary organisations £114 + VAT; local authorities, statutory organisations and other non-voluntary £168 + VAT
To book onto the above course contact the Environmental Trainers Network:
ETN, c/o BTCV, Radio House, Aston Road North, Birmingham B6 4DA
Tel: 0121 359 2113 Fax: 0121 359 2114 Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk Website: www.btcv.org/etn
The ETN programme information and booking are available ONLINE at http://shop.btcv.org.uk/etn
