NESA Registered - Becoming Eco Smart Together (BEST) - Webinar Series

KU brings the challenge of living more sustainably to early education communities with Becoming Eco Smart Together (BEST), because we care.

 

Completing Online Series - Becoming ECO Smart Together (BEST) will contribute 3.5 hours of NESA registered PD addressing 2.1.2 and 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

 

This event is suitable for all early childhood professionals.

 

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Part 1 - Introduction to Becoming Eco Smart Together (BEST)Date: Thursday 25 FebruaryTime: 4.00pm-5.00pmKU brings the challenge of living more sustainably to early education communities with Becoming Eco Smart Together (BEST), because we care. Join this introduction session to discover the BEST program, why it is important, and how it supports the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. You will be introduced to the 4 Big Ideas that underpin our work with young children.

 

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Part 2 – BEST: Developing a philosophy for sustainabilityDate: Thursday 4 MarchTime: 4.00pm-5.00pmDeveloping a philosophy for sustainability, will guide educators through changes in theory and unpack some ethical dilemmas being faced as we move towards a more sustainable world.Resources will be shared to support a review of the service philosophy.

 

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Part 3 – BEST: Where do I start? Conducting an audit, developing a visionThursday 11 MarchTime: 4.00pm-5.00pmFinding a beginning can be daunting, this session will introduce participants to an environmental audit which can identify strengths and opportunities.We will then discuss involving many in the development of your Dream- vision centre, creating a plan for progress.

 

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Part 4 – BEST: Transforming your practiceDate: Thursday 18 MarchTime: 4.00pm-5.00pmEducation for Sustainability is transformative, in this session we will share a model for change that embeds the NQS exceeding themes. We will practice using the model with the UNESCO competencies for change as we consider sustainable celebrations.