The Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth (TAG) and the Sustainability Office are excited to launch the new Sustainability Education Intensive (SEI). Over the course of 2.5 days (May 31 – June 2), members of the UBC teaching community will be given resources, support and funding to develop a sustainability education plan of action for their course, program or initiative.
The Sustainability Education Intensive will comprise of working in a supportive atmosphere, both individually and collaboratively, with a focus on becoming a reflective practitioner. The Sustainability Education Intensive (SEI) includes:
- Definitions of sustainability
Increase your sustainability literacy and awareness, as it relates to your discipline or area - Teaching and learning tools and strategies
Experiment with specific examples that you can apply
Consider connections with sustainability - Field trip
Get outside to experience place-based learning!
Learn about the natural features of our campus - Networking
Connect with post-secondary sustainability education leaders - Sustainability education plan
Work on your individualized plan throughout the SEI - Follow-up
Join a community of practitioners to continue the conversation about sustainability education
Access professional development funds for UBC colleagues: $500 for use towards attending a conference or specialized training, hiring a student, purchasing, etc… Participate in optional group support for all participants (dates below)
Showcase your final work at events through TAG and SO, and online