1. Education for Sustainable Development -Curriculum Teaching and Learning
Anne MacDiarmid- ESD consultant K-12

2. Overview Manitoba’s ESD vision for students
Educating for Sustainability
ESD website
Eco-Globe Schools recognition program
ESD grants
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3. Manitoba’s Vision
Students will become informed and responsible decision-makers, playing active roles as citizens of Canada and the world, and will contribute to social, environmental, and an equitable quality of life for all, now and in the future.
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4. Importance of ESD Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
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5. ESD – a top priority for Manitoba Education
Identified where ESD can be taught in existing curriculum
Identified learning resources to support the teaching of ESD
Provide supports to teachers and schools to develop ESD lesson and unit plans
Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in support of teaching ESD
Provide professional opportunities to school and school division administrators in support of ESD
- Promote ESD research
- Strengthen cooperation and partnerships on ESD regionally, nationally and internationally with government, NGO’s, business, industry, communities and youth
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6. SEdA Conference Sustainability and Education Academy
Inspiring educational leaders to create a culture of sustainable development, integrated into all aspects of the K-12 education system.
October 4-7, Hecla, Manitoba
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7. 1.Governance
A systemic approach to implementing Sustainable Development.
Priority in Division Strategic Plan
Board and Policy development
Committees
Budget
Community Partnerships
Evaluation and Monitoring
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8. 2.Teaching and Learning
Students acquire and demonstrate the knowledge ,skills ,attitudes and life practices that contribute to a sustainable future.
Cross curricular focus of ESD in all subjects
Project-based learning focused on ESD
Pedagogy focused on systems thinking,inquiry,active learning, futures thinking, problem solving from a local and global perspective
Connections to student engagement, citizenship and relevance.
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9. 3. Human Resources
Human resources policies, practices and development plans are aligned with sustainable development principles.
Professional development is provided for professional and support staff
Education for Sustainable Development practices are profiled and recognized
Succession Planning (e.g. Leadership Development)
Develop and Implement a staff wellness plan
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10. 4. Facilities and Operations
Sustainable principles are applied to the design, construction and renewal of division buildings and all aspects of facility management, procurement, resource use and transportation.
Facilities and operations assessment
Facility renewal plan based on LEED or equivalent standard
Operations plan that includes actions in procurement, energy efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction.
Schools structure and outdoor space are “facilities that teach” sustainable practices
Develop a sustainable transportation plan
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11. Educating for Sustainability
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12. What Does Educating for Sustainability Include…
Knowledge
Skills
Values and Attitudes
Behavior
Preparing students, so that, as adults, they are able to deal with the challenges of living sustainably on both a local and global level.
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13. Ask yourself the question,
What knowledge and skills will help our students to make ethical decisions that advance social justice, environmental protection and peace?
The Earth Charter Initiative Secretariat Guidebook for Teachers
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15. ESD across the curriculum
ESD themes are integrated into each subject in every grade:
Social Studies
Science
Health/Physical Education
Math
English Language Arts
Art ,Music, Drama, Dance
Grades 7-9 total
Social Studies – 99
Science – 42
PE/Health – 36
Easily adapted into math, ELA, art
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16. Education for Sustainable Development – Early Years (K to 4)
Students learn to think about their own and others needs and to consider the needs of future generations.
Major themes in these grades include:
Respect and concern for other people in the local community and other places in the world
Concern for all living things in our environment. Students learn that human survival is dependent on the environment
Respecting the natural environment while participating in physical activity
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19. Education for Sustainable Development Middle and Senior Years
Manitoba’s ESD vision is for students to become responsible and active citizens within their communities. This means students make informed decisions and take actions to improve their world.
Major themes in these grades include:
Being good stewards of the environment
To care about and take part in their communities
Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle practices
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Middle and Senior Years
Manitoba’s ESD vision is for students to become responsible and active citizens within their communities.
This means they make informed decisions and take actions to improve their world.
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21. NEW- ESD curriculum
Community and Diversity-Interdisciplinary Early Years Multimedia unit (Grade 4)
Balance and Harmony-Interdisciplinary Middle Years Multimedia unit (Grade 7)
Grade 8 and Grade 12 -Lake Winnipeg
Grade 12 Global Citizenship and Sustainability
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22. Social Studies Active Responsible Citizens K-12
They are aware of the world in which they live they care about people around them—the people with whom they share this planet, both near and far away.
They know that their actions affect others.
They have informed opinions, and think critically about issues that concern themselves and others. They have the confidence to make their voices heard, to take a stand on issues, and to engage in social action when necessary.
They are concerned with the well-being of the environment, and live their lives in ways that reflect that concern.
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23. ESD website

26. ECO-Globe Schools Recognition Program
A Whole School Approach
to ESD
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28. ECO-Globe Schools Criteria
Awareness - a school community at this level has a general awareness of the principles and practices of sustainability.
Action- a school community at this level includes ESD Awareness and is committed to a variety of ongoing sustainability practices.
Transformation- a school community at this level incorporates Awareness and Action and is characterized by a school-wide culture transformed by an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of ESD.
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31. Grants for ESD Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
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32. Education for Sustainable Development Categorical Grant
ESD Grants
Education for Sustainable Development Categorical Grant
The intent of the Education for Sustainable Development Grant is to support schools/school divisions in their efforts to incorporate Education for Sustainable Development into all aspects of school division and school activities, operations, and programming. The $ grant is issued to schools in the fall.
MECY and Hydro ESD Grant.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Hydro introduced Education for Sustainable Development Grants to promote professional learning for sustainability in classrooms. The grants provide up to $2,000 to cover expenses, such as teacher release time, professional development, and teaching/learning resources for sustainability education.
Deadline for Application for will be February, 2010
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33. SDIF: The Sustainable Development Innovation Fund.
The SDIF provides funding for the development, implementation and promotion of environmental innovation and sustainable development projects delivered by local governments, industry, community and youth groups, Aboriginal organizations, and First Nation communities.
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34. ESD contacts Anne MacDiarmid Renée Gillis
Sustainable Development Consultant K-12
Manitoba Education
Telephone:
or , extension 6943
Renée Gillis
Conseillère pédagogique en sciences humaines
Social Studies Consultant
Bureau de l'éducation française
avenue Portage
Winnipeg (MB) R3G 0T3
(204)
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