| OMEP Christchurch |
|
|
|
The Canterbury Chapter of OMEP Aotearoa/New Zealand extends an invitation to a one-day seminar in Christchurch on 22 September 2007 designed around the theme of sustainability and early childhood education. To anchor the day’s thinking, Dr Mere Skerrett will discuss with us the preservation and sustainability of identity through language learning and culture. Following the keynote three concurrent workshops provide participants with an opportunity to explore sustainability from very different perspectives: Tony Watkins, from Auckland’s Karaka Bay will workshop about how the design of environments can contribute towards sustainability. Tony Moore, from the Christchurch City Council will engage with participants over the issue of waste management. Erin Devlin, from The Kiwi Puppet Company will workshop with attendees about how they can use curriculum in a way that promotes sustainability and environmental awareness and responsibility. day will conclude with a panel discussion of emergent themes and ideas. OMEP in an acronym is for the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education as written in French: - Organization Mondiale pour l'Education Presclaire. The organisation has close links with UNICEF, UNESCO & the Council of Europe. It originated after World War 2 |
Weaving sustainabiliity: People, places and things.
