Education for Sustainability
Kia ora, kia orana, fakaalofa lahi atu, taloha ni, talofa lava, malo e lelei, bula vinaka and welcome to the Education for Sustainability (EfS) kete.
Sustainability is a critical issue for New Zealand environmentally, economically, politically, and socially. The New Zealand Curriculum encourages students to look to the future and contribute to the well-being of New Zealand. By exploring significant future-focused issues they can start thinking and acting sustainably and become active participants in a range of life contexts.
Education for Sustainability (EfS) fosters innovative approaches to curriculum design and review, including such concepts as cooperative learning; inquiry-based learning; experiential learning; innovative, critical and creative thinking; and reflective practice. EfS makes connections between the learning areas, vision, principles, values, and key competencies of The New Zealand Curriculum.
The national EfS advisory team supports schools in implementing the sustainability aspects of The New Zealand Curriculum. Facilitators are contracted by the Ministry of Education through School Support Services attached to universities. The EfS facilitators’ website will soon merge with the Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI) website.
The signpost menu on the right-hand side of the screen will help you to find resources across all learning areas, with links to websites and relevant organisations.
World Environment Day 5 June … show the way today!
The Ministry of Education is encouraging every school, wharekura, kura, kōhanga reo, and early childhood centre to do something on 5 June to mark World Environment Day, and to share their plans to contribute to a sustainable future.
From 22 May all schools will be able to log in to Show the Way Today website to select 'eco-actions' that schools might plan to do on 5 June and beyond. They will also be able to add their own future-focused sustainability pledge which will be revealed on an online world map on the day.
http://efs.tki.org.nz/wed
Climate Change
This collection of links includes interactive student activities and resources that illustrate the scientific basis of climate change, and show ways to adapt our lifestyles and business practices so that we can contribute towards a sustainable environment.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/hot_topics/climate_e.php
Sustainable Technology Education Project
Teachers and students, use this site as a means through which to consider and explore sustainability in design. There are a number of case studies available for classroom use, which include eco-fashion, yoghurt, plastics, organic cotton, play pumps, smart cars, and wind power.
http://www.stepin.org/
Links
These links include websites and resources on Te Kete Ipurangi to support school managers and teachers in providing effective Education for Sustainability programmes for students. Links are also included to other websites that can assist teachers and students in EfS.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/environ_ed/links_e.php
The Enviroschools Foundation
The Enviroschools Foundation is a charitable trust that provides support and strategic direction for a nationwide environmental education programme. The Foundation’s vision is to foster a generation of innovative and motivated young people who instinctively think and act sustainably. Students develop skills, understanding, knowledge, and confidence through planning, designing, and creating a sustainable school.
http://www.enviroschools.org.nz/
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