February Chapter Meeting notes...

February Chapter Meeting:

Held at the State Library of Queensland on Sunday 26^th February

a group of us met to discuss our Chapter and a range of matters around Education for Sustainability including the upcoming Environmental Education Expo (March 15^th – spread the word), current initiatives in education and the background and interests of our new members.  The interesting and informative discussion led us through a range of topics, some of which may be of interest to you, links below.  Next meeting: suggestion we visit Bulimba State School, Thurs/Fri pm (after school)  TBC.  All the best, Jo Kelly and Miranda Mason   Co-Convenors Qld Chapter

Environmental Education Expo - 2012

http://www.learningplace.com.au/events/event.asp?pid=25508&calid=11576

The importance of nature in our children’s upbringing:

Last Child in the Woods

http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/

http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/videos/

And for adults suffering from Nature Deficit Disorder…

The Nature Principle

http://richardlouv.com/books/

http://richardlouv.com/books/nature-principle/trailer/

The fifth pedagogy; experienced based strategies for facilitating learning in natural environments

http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:195346

School Environmental Management Plans

http://www.sustainableschools.qld.edu.au/

Queensland Catholic Education Commission policies and position statements

http://www.qcec.qld.catholic.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=158

Educating for sustainable futures in Catholic Schools in Queensland

http://www.qcec.catholic.edu.au/images/stories/file/QCEC&Committees/polices&positions/Educating%20for%20Sustainable%20Futures%20in%20Catholic%20Schools%20in%20Queensland.pdf

F35 – Joint Strike Fighter; planning to meet air combat needs out to 2030; discussion around pilot training (children of today will be flying theses planes)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II#Training

http://www.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/articles/79/Joint-Strike-Fighter

National Curriculum formation and AAEE

http://www.aaee.org.au/about/papers-submissions/

Activities of other chapters:

www.aaeensw.org.au/

www.aaeewa.org.au

http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~aaee/

Bag it....Is your life too plastic? Wed 7th March 6.30 - 8.30pm

Join Queensland Conservation at the special screening of "Bag it..is your life too plastic?"  Australian surfer and environmentalist Tim Silverwood will answer questions about his recent voyage to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the consequences of plastic pollution in our oceans

Wednesday 7th March 6.30 - 8.30pm, Bleeding Heart Cafe, 166 Ann St, Brisbane
$10  book and pay online at www.bagit.eventbrite.com

Queensland Conservation Sustainability Breakfast...Thurs 1st March 7-9am

Saving Moreton Bay... In the next term of Government
Thursday 1st March 7-9am
The Hilton Hotel
166 Elizabeth St, Brisbane CBD
$45 or $320 table of 8
Bookings by 24th Feb
www.savemoretonbay.eventbrite.com.au

Clean Up Australia Day March 4th

Get involved in Clean Up Australia day.  Join a group or start your own event:

http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join/

2012 WWF Earth Hour Awards close 26th Feb midnight - easy application

Celebrate effort made - nominate/apply for a WWF Earth Hour Award:


The 2012 WWF Earth Hour Awards are now open!
http://www.wwf.org.au/earthhour/wwf_earthhour_awardsIn 2011, the fifth year of the Earth Hour campaign, WWF-Australia introduced the WWF Earth Hour Awards to celebrate the grassroots efforts of everyday Australians going ‘beyond the hour’ for the planet.

As we enter the second year of the Awards, we're pleased to re-launch last year's favourite categories, the Education, Young Panda and Futuremakers Awards. We're also happy to introduce a few new ones. 

Read on for more information on each category and how to apply for 2012.

Entries close at midnight, 26 February 2012.

Education for sustainability in pre-service teacher education

This year sees the much-anticipated implementation of the new
Australian National Curriculum across all schools in Queensland, with
Education for Sustainability established as one of four
cross-curricular priorities. While schools and teachers negotiate the
implications of a cross-curriculum priority on their teaching
practice, teacher educators are also thinking about how to effectively
prepare future teachers for this new role. In an innovative research
project funded by Australian Learning and Teaching (ALT), a consortium
of Queensland universities is partnering with key stakeholders across
the Queensland teacher education system to develop a systematic
approach to embedding EfS within all teacher education institutions in
Queensland in ways that mirror EfS as a
cross-curriculum priority.

AAEE has been invited along with Education Queensland the Queensland
College of Teachers and Australian Teacher Education Association
(ATEA) as key stakeholders in the preparation of sustainably literate
teachers to participate in this project. The research will involve
collaboration at the national, state, institutional and course levels,
to develop curriculum practices in pre-service teacher education that
reflect a shared vision of EfS. If you would like further information,
or would like to contribute to the project, please contact the project
leader, Professor Bob Stevenson (James Cook University)
bob.stevenson@jcu.edu.au.

Digital media for the classroom and professional development

Yes, it's not Australian, but still very useful if you're keen to see the type of digital resources being made available to the public.  Useful examples for community and school sector environmental educators.


http://www.teachersdomain.org


Teachers' Domain is a free digital media service for educational use from public broadcasting and its partners. You’ll find thousands of media resources, support materials, and tools for classroom lessons, individualized learning programs, and teacher professional learning communities.

Welcome to AAEE Queensland for 2012

Dear Members,

Great to have you back on board!!  Hope you are happy and refreshed and ready for an exciting and creative year.

You are invited to our first meeting for the year, to be held in Brisbane at the State Library of Queensland late February/early March, vote for your preferred date and time using the following link 

http://www.doodle.com/g5crnki3mgqc9gxs. We'll confirm the preferred time and provide room details to all when the poll closes next Saturday, 25h Feb.  We also propose to have a get together following the Env Ed Expo (below).  Let us know if you'll be there, and are interested in a drink together afterwards.

Of course, we are kicking off the year with the fantastic Environmental Education  Expo at Everton Park State High School:  Thursday 15th March, 12.15 - 4.45.   Themed on cross curriculum priorities:  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia; Sustainability. Key note addresses include a drama production on energy and a scientist speaking on climate change.  

Registration: http://www.learningplace.com.au/events/event.asp?pid=25508&calid=11576

Registration enquiries:   ktuck33@eq.edu.au  Ph 3267 7811 

Display and Trade display enquiries to: Jo Kelly; AAEE Qld; 0448018795, aaeeqld@gmail.com

Did you see the great photo of Noeleen Rowntree in the Courier Mail over the weekend with a story on the ratings success of the EECs?http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/report-card-how-your-school-stacks-up/story-fnbwroq7-1226255868681.

And as ever, we love to hear from you.  If you have something to share on the blog, our regular  e-newsletter or nationally? - contact Jo and Miranda at aaeeqld@gmail.com. Qld e-newsletter deadline: Feb 22nd.

All the best,

Jo and Miranda 

Queensland Co-Convenors

Australian Association for Environmental Educators

aaeeqld@gmail.com

aaeeqld.blogspot.com

www.aaee.org.au