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Climate-focused Professional Learning Series

95 Robert St

95 Robert St, Toronto, ON M5S 2K5, Canada Ontario

43.6610886 -79.4029558

Green Teacher

Description

A Just Recovery through Reconciliation October 26th - April 5th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST Natural Curiosity and Green Teacher are excited to launch a climate-focused virtual professional learning series to support a just recovery from COVID-19. This series is for educators who wish to deepen their own inquiry into the ecology of natural curiosity — growing a learning environment where educators and students experience themselves in relationship with the Land and each other in community — and how this pedagogical approach can be applied to climate change education. Over the course of six months, educators will explore the four-branch framework of environmental inquiry and the associated Indigenous lenses, that present tangible entry points towards a reciprocal relationship with the Land participating as a co-teacher. This framework will be applied to a solutions-focused approach to climate change education that leaves students both informed and empowered about the challenges and opportunities of anthropogenic climate change. Strategies to overcome barriers will be discussed in a safe and collegial online environment where educators may process their experiences, ask questions, and share stories. A Slack communication channel will be created to allow for conversation and mutual support between sessions. 1 - October 26 Introduction to the Four Branches of Natural Curiosity and the Indigenous Lenses ❏ NC focus: Exploring the pedagogical framework and the Indigenous lenses ❏ Climate focus: Inquiry-based exploration of climate change — asking the big questions 2 - November 16 Branch 1 & Indigenous Lens I: Inquiry and Engagement/Lighting the Fire ❏ NC focus: Learning from the heart and from the land; connecting to the natural world through an inquiry approach ❏ Climate focus: exploring climate issues and making connections 3 - December 7 Branch 2 & Indigenous Lens II: Experiential Learning/Sending Out Roots ❏ NC focus: Getting outside, addressing barriers and effective strategies for enhancing our relationship with the land ❏ Climate focus: Learning local and from the land 4 - January 18 Branch 3 & Indigenous Lens III: Integrated Learning/The Flow of Knowledge ❏ NC focus: Deepening our inquiry through interconnections ❏ Climate focus: Sharing community-based solutions 5 - February 22 Branch 4 & Indigenous Lens IV: Moving Towards Sustainability/Breathing With The World ❏ NC focus: Building reciprocal relationships with the natural world ❏ Climate focus: Teaching a systems-based approach to climate action 6 - April 5 Putting it into Action ❏ NC focus: Applying and sharing Natural Curiosity through educator stories ❏ Climate focus: Sharing high-impact practices in climate change education Learning Goals Develop comfort with inquiry-based teaching ○ The four branches of NC○ Knowledge building with students○ Placing student voice, interest, and heart at the centre of their learning Develop a relationship with Indigenous perspectives ○ What is the Indigenous lens on Natural Curiosity?○ Land acknowledgements and principles of reciprocity○ How can we use the Indigenous lens of NC to introduce Indigenous stories and history? Develop comfort going outdoors ○ Addressing barriers to getting outside regularly○ NC in all weather○ Benefit/risk assessment○ Scaffolding students’ capacity to risk assess Develop comfort with inquiry-based climate change education ○ Learning local and from the land○ Systems thinking○ Focusing on solutions Required Reading Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition Teaching Teens about Climate Change Other resources will be referenced in session or on a private online communication platform, e.g., Slack At the end of the workshop series, educators will receive a certificate of participation, along with access to recordings and resources. Contacts: NC Contact: Haley Higdon, haley.higdon@utoronto.ca GT Contact: Ian Shanahan, ian@greenteacher.com, 613-475-4925

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Start: 2022-10-26T19:00:00-04:00

End: 2023-04-05T21:00:00-04:00

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General Admission 0.0 CAD 200