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Education for Sustainability
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BEES
The Australian Native Bee Company
During this workshop participants will learn about incorporating Australian native bees
into their environment and their daily teaching practice. Wednesday
13 March
We will also discuss the way in which elements of STEM can support this process. 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Each participant will receive a free copy of the education resource booklet Australian
Native Bees for Schools. KU Chatswood
Community
Preschool,
9 Victor St,
Chatswood
$290
WHERE NATURE WAITS BEYOND THE GATE:
ADVENTURES IN NATURE PEDAGOGY
Deb Watson and Fiona Harris
This 2-day learning experience will provide an opportunity for participants to explore
the theory and benefits of increasing children’s connections with nature.
Day 1
Participants will work through a range of situations to design, plan and
evaluate the management of regular routine excursions within their community.
Day 2
Participants will share Indigenous ways of caring for country and apply the
learning from Day 1 to a practical situation, in a natural space.
Completing ‘Where Nature Waits Outside the Gate: Adventures in
Nature Pedagogy’ will contribute 8 hours of NESA registered PD
addressing 2.1.2, 3.7.2 and 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional
Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher
Accreditation in NSW
Register at www.ku.com.au
$350
Day 1
Friday 5 April
9:30am – 2:30pm
KU Training Room,
129 York St Sydney
Day 2
Saturday 6 April
9:30am – 2:30pm
KU West Pymble
Preschool,
30 Lofberg Rd
West Pymble
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