1. Learning for Sustainability through the Broads
Nell Seal
Thursday 20th April 2006

2. Teacher to teacher session
Introduction
What is Learning for Sustainability?
The Broad Futures approach
Examples – LfS activities in Geography
Signposting

3. My background
Ecology and Environmental Studies Tutor for the Field Studies Council at Flatford Mill
Ecology BSC and MSc
Now undertaking PGCE in Secondary Geography with the OU alongside my role with NCC
Coordinate a LfS project for Norfolk Education Advisory Service

4. What is Learning for Sustainability?
Underpins the
National
Curriculum
Cross-curricular
Considering social,
political,
environmental
and economic
views (going global)
Questioning,
decision making
& impact of
decisions
Teasing apart
complex issues
Working to
lessen school
footprint

5. Aims to support teachers with Learning for Sustainability, using the local area as a starting point and building to a global perspective.

6. Stage 1
Invite schools to participate
Stage 2
Hold an initial twilight session
Stage 3
Hold Learning for Sustainability INSET
Stage 8
Provide on-going support
Stage 4
Meet individual schools
Stage 7
Evaluate, document and share
Stage 6
Facilitate on and off-site sessions
Stage 5
Plan on a school by school basis

7. Philosophy Frameworks Aspects Broad Futures Value of Transparency &
first hand
experiences
Transparency &
Sharing
Frameworks
Every
Child
Matters
Current
educational
practice
Choosing
more
sustainable
options
Aspects
Responding
to feedback
Social,
Environmental,
Economic
& Political
Global
dimension
Cross
curricular
Broad
Futures
Links to a
variety of
subject
areas
Eco
Schools
7 key
concepts
Transfer
home
First hand
experiences
Past,
present
& future
Balanced
views
Partnership
approaches
School
Improvement
Plans
7 key
concepts

8. Nell Seal
Broad Futures Project Coordinator
Tel: