For those interested in higher education. I participated in an Earthscan webinar a few months ago, and it was pretty good.<br><br>Vanessa<br><br>-- <br>Vanessa Schweizer<br>ASP Postdoctoral Fellow<br>Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Division &<br>
Integrated Science Program (ISP)<br>National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)<br>P.O. Box 3000 | Boulder, CO 80307 | USA<br><br>Phone: +1 (303) 497-1713<br>Fax: +1 (303) 497-1314<br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">
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Subject: Forthcoming Earthcast: Sustainability Education and Training<br>To: "-, - -" <<a href="mailto:vanessa@ucar.edu">vanessa@ucar.edu</a>><br><br><br>
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<p><font size="3">Join a free webinar presented by the authors of (1)<i><b> <a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2fse" target="_blank">Sustainability Education</a></b></i><b><a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2fse" target="_blank"></a></b>, (2) <a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2f%3ftabid%3d102734" target="_blank"><b><i>Engineering Education & Sustainable Development</i></b></a> and (3) <a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2f%3ftabid%3d102587" target="_blank"><b><i>The Sustainable Self</i></b></a> that highlights innovative ideas and strategies for embedding sustainability in curricula and professional development.</font><br>
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<li><font size="3"><b> Get an overview of the response of Higher Education to the sustainability agenda</b></font></li>
<li><font size="3"><b>Hear about innovative approaches that are working for embedding sustainability in curricula </b></font></li>
<li><b><font size="3"> Learn about a 'whole of institution' strategy for rapid curriculum renewal</font></b></li>
<li><b><font size="3">Learn techniques to help you align your core values with working and living sustainably<br>
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<td height="830" width="635"><p><font size="3"><b>About the Earthcast: </b>Universities are grappling with sustainability policies and greening of their campuses, and educators face the challenge of transforming curricula and teaching and learning practices. In addition to the above points, <b>Stephen Sterling</b>, <b>Cheryl Desha</b> and <b>Paul Murray</b> will discuss:<br>
What is the response of higher education to EfS and what should it be? <br>
Why is the higher education sector facing a time lag dilemma in curriculum renewal for EfS?<br>
How can the sector catch up with the rest of society's transition to SD?<br>
Where are the best ideas and practices, and what issues remain?<br>
The case for 'personalising' education for sustainability<br>
How to promote personal engagement <br>
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<p><font size="3"><b>Who should register?</b> Professionals and academics working in Education & Training, anyone preparing students, workers and citizens for a low-carbon economy, including:</font><br>
<font size="3"> UK govt policies and practices Formal Education - schools to 16 Learning and Skills Sector 16+
Higher Education Teacher Education & Continuing Professional Development Work-based learning and development NGOs and Civil Society Volunteer and Community Sector Youth Work Business and Private Sector Trade Unions and Professional Bodies Faith Communities</font><br>
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<td valign="top"><font size="3"><b>Cheryl Desha </b>is a member of The Natural Edge Project, a sustainability think-tank which operates as a collaborative partnership for research, education, and policy development on innovation for sustainable development.</font><br>
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<font size="3">She is co-author of the book <i><a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2f%3ftabid%3d102734" target="_blank">Engineering Education and Sustainable Development: Guide to Rapid Curriculum Renewal in Higher Education</a></i> (Earthscan:2011)</font><br>
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<td valign="top"><font size="3"><b>Stephen Sterling </b>is Professor of Sustainability Education, Head of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Centre for Sustainable Futures University of Plymouth, United Kingdom.</font><br>
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<font size="3">He is an editor of the book <i><a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2f%3ftabid%3d102287" target="_blank">Sustainability Education: Perspectives and Practice across Higher Education</a></i> (Earthscan: 2010)</font><br>
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<td><font size="3"><b>Paul Murray</b> is Associate Professor in Sustainable Construction and Sustainability at the University of Plymouth, England. He devised the UK's first undergraduate degrees in Environmental Building and was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2004 by the Higher Education Academy for his outstanding contribution to teaching excellence.</font><br>
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<font size="3">He is author of <i><a href="http://www.earthscan.co.uk/bdlink.aspx?id=5074028&link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.earthscan.co.uk%2f%3ftabid%3d102587" target="_blank">The Sustainable Self: A Personalised Approach to Sustainability Education</a></i> (Earthscan 2011)</font><br>
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