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/