Becoming Eco Smart Together (BEST) – Webinar Series
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.
Part 1 – Introduction to Becoming Eco Smart Together (BEST)
Date: Thursday 25 February
Time: 4.00pm-5.00pm
KU 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.
Part 2 – BEST: Developing a philosophy for sustainability
Date: Thursday 4 March
Time: 4.00pm-5.00pm
Developing 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.
Part 3 – BEST: Where do I start? Conducting an audit, developing a vision
Thursday 11 March
Time: 4.00pm-5.00pm
Finding 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.
Part 4 – BEST: Transforming your practice
Date: Thursday 18 March
Time: 4.00pm-5.00pm
Education 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.
