Webinar: Methods to Introducing NBS in Education
Recording:
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Date: Wednesday, 22 February, 17:00- 18:00 CET
The webinar will address topics such as the pedagogical approaches to implement NBS in schools; the connections between sustainability education and STEM knowledge, competences, and skills; how schools can connect with local communities to drive socio-ecological change through NBS; and previous experiences and policy recommendations on integrating NBS into education.
Speakers:
Iselin Mulvik works as a research manager at the Public Policy Management Institute (PPMI). She collects and analyses data on trends and policies, attitudes, and values to evaluate how countries fare on 21st-century skill development. In doing so, she focuses on sustainability mindsets, green skills development, inclusion, and diversity. Examples of studies she was strongly involved in at PPMI were the 'Pilot Study on educational innovation around nature-based solutions', contracted by DG RTD (2019), 'Teachers' readiness to integrate Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education into their teaching', contracted by UNESCO (2020), a 'Study to investigate the national and institutional policies and approaches to education for environmental sustainability (EES)’, contracted by DG EAC (2021), a study for ETF on mapping and analysing policies for skills for the green transition in 17 ETF partner countries, and research for the Horizon Europe funded Nature-Based Solutions Education Network (NBS EduWORLD).
Priscila Franco Steier is an ecologist with a background in public management and collaborative governance. For fifteen years she worked in the Brazilian Federal Government on biodiversity conservation and protected area management, with a focus on social inclusion, community engagement, and rights-based approach to biodiversity conservation. In ICLEI Europe since 2021, Priscila has engaged in manifold EU-funded projects related to Urban Regeneration through Nature-based Solutions, including cooperation between European and Latin American organizations. Some of her fields of expertise are environmental justice, collaborative governance, ecosystem-based approaches and education for sustainability with vulnerable communities. She is especially interested in the links between education, citizenship, and justice.
Thalia Tsaknia holds a B.Sc. degree in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a M.Sc. degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Systems from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since 2007 she is working in the Educational Institution of Ellinogermaniki Agogi and she has long experience in designing and implementing STEM, skills development and environmental education programs and activities. She is author of the environmental books that are used in the school of Ellinogermaniki Agogi and she has also worked for teachers’ upskilling and training in STEM activities and new technologies. She has participated in several EU research projects related to science education with focus on the application of different learning methods in the school environment, the use of advanced learning technologies (augmented and virtual reality, gamification and digital storytelling) and the development of supporting educational material for enhancing the learning process.
Loukas Katikas graduated from the Environmental Department of the University of Aegean and in 2012 he got his master’s degree in GIS and Natural Disaster Management. He holds a PhD in Geospatial Sciences from the National and Technical University of Athens. As a researcher, he participated in several EU projects related to Climate Change, Environmental and Disaster Risk Management, Geosciences and STEAM education as well as to Nature-based Solutions and Environmental Education in schools. From 2016 he is a proud member of the 100 Mentors community for mentoring in schools worldwide covering the fields of Environmental Science, Geography and Geospatial Information Science. His research interests and recent scientific publications lie in the areas of Environmental Applications and GIS, Geostatistics and the optimal planning of Renewable Energy Sources. He has been working in the Research and Development department of Ellinogermaniki Agogi since April 2021.
Dominique Silva is currently the Innovation Initiatives Leader for Trane Technologies, with over a decade of experience in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry. She is passionate about developing and commercializing sustainable HVAC solutions that deliver comfortable and healthy indoor environments for people, while helping the planet to thrive. Throughout her career, Dominique has worked closely with customers and engineers to develop high-efficiency and low-GWP offerings for both the HVAC and transport refrigeration sectors. Since 2020, she has joined the Enterprise Innovation team and expanded her role to advocate for the importance of indoor environmental quality and planetary health. Dominique graduated from the Technical University of Lisbon with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She also holds a dual-degree MBA from the University of Manchester and Kelley Business School.
TeachMeet: for "Exploring Nature-Based Solutions in Your Classroom" MOOC Rerun
Recording:
We hope you enjoyed the TeachMeet! In case you missed it, or you want to watch it again, here is a recording of it:
You can also download the presentation here.
Date: Wednesday, 08 March, 17:00- 18:00 CET
A TeachMeet is an informal way of sharing ideas, good practices, lesson plans, etc. It is also a great way to network with other teachers and educators!
Save the date for the TeachMeet on Wednesday 8 March 2023. We will share best practices and great ideas for your Learning Scenario. In the end of this TeachMeet, you will also have the chance to ask questions to the speakers.
Connection detailsThese events will take place via Microsoft Teams Live Events. You can join a Microsoft Teams Live event by using an invite link which will be shared with you before the event. You can then launch or download the Teams app, or simply join using your web browser (no download required). The easiest way is to join anonymously (no account or sign in required). Alternatively, if you have an educational license, you can sign into your Microsoft account. Here, you can find more information on how to join a Microsoft Teams Live event. As an attendee of a live event in Teams, you can watch live events and participate in the moderated Q&A, but you cannot share audio or video. Please note that the webinar and the TeachMeet will be recorded and shared with the participants registered to the “Exploring Nature-based Solutions in Your Classroom MOOC Rerun.” The recordings will be uploaded to YouTube and accessible through the MOOC website, the Scientix website, and other NBS EduWORLD project-related websites. During the recordings, your mics and cameras will be disabled, and your personal data (including your full name, voice, and image) will not be processed unless you share your personal data actively by asking questions in the Microsoft Teams chat. In this case, any personal information (audio, video, name, etc.) that is sent during the sessions will be recorded and may be discoverable publicly and in a legal matter. By joining this sessions, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to be recorded, discuss your concerns with the host (eddy.grand-meyer@eun.org) or do not join the session (a recording of the event will be provided afterwards). The recording will be shared in the current section shortly after the event. |
