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Education is about enhancing learning, and neuroscience is about understanding the mental processes involved in learning. This common ground suggests a future in which educational practice can be transformed by science, just as medical practice was transformed by science about a century ago

A one-year, part time Action Research programme. Through practical examples, theory and creative processes, participants will have the opportunity to explore ideas in a dynamic learning environment. The part time structure enables participants to experiment with, reflect on, and document their learning in between sessions, and to integrate the work into their professional and personal practice. There is support and feedback from the certificate tutors and peers during the intervals.

The National Framework section introduces eight 'doorways' through which schools may choose to initiate or extend their sustainable school activity. It focuses on ways in which sustainable development can be embedded into whole school management practices and provides practical guidance to help schools operate in a more sustainable way.

This briefing aims to: * Provide information and advice on ESD to those engaged in teacher education; * Outline relevant theory in the context of local, national and international strategies on sustainable development and ESD; * Review initiatives by government, business and non-governmental organisations; * Survey current best practice in schools, CPD and initial teacher education; * Draw on international perspectives; and * Provide links to a wide range of relevant sources and resources.

This briefing aims to: - Provide information and advice on ESD to those engaged in teacher education; - Outline relevant theory in the context of local, national and international strategies on sustainable development and ESD; - Review initiatives by government, business and non-governmental organisations; - Survey current best practice in schools, CPD and initial teacher education; - Draw on international perspectives; and - Provide links to a wide range of relevant sources and resources.

Towards Greener Products in Europe This website provides updates and practical information on the European Ecodesign policy process. This process launched in 2005 will progressively set mandatory legislation on the main products sold on the market to enhance their ecological performance. This policy has a tremendous potential to make products greener and more energy efficient, to cut CO2 emissions, reduce waste and limit the use of toxics.This website provides updates and practical information on the European Ecodesign policy process. This process launched in 2005 will progressively set mandatory legislation on the main products sold on the market to enhance their ecological performance. This policy has a tremendous potential to make products greener and more energy efficient, to cut CO2 emissions, reduce waste and limit the use of toxics.

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A project funded by the Higher Education Academy's Centre for Bioscience to develop a series of "How to Make Your Teaching More Sustainable" sheets. Intended as guidelines, they will provide information on how to make some aspects of teaching in the biosciences more sustainable and demonstrate how these changes in practice can then be raised as discussion points among students within the lecture, tutorial or lab group.

A project funded by the Higher Education Academy's Centre for Bioscience to develop a series of "How to Make Your Teaching More Sustainable" sheets. Intended as guidelines, they will provide information on how to make some aspects of teaching in the biosciences more sustainable and demonstrate how these changes in practice can then be raised as discussion points among students within the lecture, tutorial or lab group.

The DEA work on both formal and informal education, which includes schools and youth work, covering ages 5-19 in England and the UK. Influencing policy and curriculum that relates to schools and youth work is central to their work, as is enabling the improvement of practice of those who work directly with young people.

The DEA work on both formal and informal education, which includes schools and youth work, covering ages 5-19 in England and the UK. Influencing policy and curriculum that relates to schools and youth work is central to their work, as is enabling the improvement of practice of those who work directly with young people.

RAISE (Rural Arts In Science Education) is an education for sustainable development project based at Beenleigh Meadows Farm near Totnes in South Devon providing a curriculum for learning the practical skills required for sustainable living.

"These downloadable cross curricular teaching resources draw on projects run by Practical Action around the world. Suitable with key stages 2 and 3 (7-14 year olds), and could be used in geography, science and citizenship lessons."

"In Project Based Learning (PBL), students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. While allowing for some degree of student "voice and choice," rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations."

"Crispin School in Somerset is part of a community of practice that enables pupils and teachers to explore what it means to live a sustainable life."

"This comprehensive volume - containing 27 chapters and contributions from six continents - presents and discusses key principles, perspectives, and practices of social learning in the context of sustainability."

This booklet helps teachers address the challenge of using technology in daily school life. It provides case studies and practical hints and tips including a checklist and web links.

The Food for Life Partnership is a network of schools and communities across England committed to transforming food culture. Led by the Soil Association, the Food for Life Partnership brings together the practical expertise of the Focus on Food Campaign, Garden Organic and the Health Education Trust. We want to transform school and community food culture across England, by harnessing the ideas and initiative of young people and community leaders. We aim to reach out through schools to give communities access to seasonal, local and organic food, and to the skills they need to cook and grow fresh food for themselves. We'd like this generation to explore how their food choices impact on their health and that of the planet, and to rediscover the pleasure of taking time to enjoy real food.

Report of a project to mainstream education for sustainability (EfS) in pre-service teacher education. Pilot project identifies enablers and constraints to mainstreaming EfS in two regions in Australia. Five actions enabling change were identified: collaboration; development of an ethos of sustainable practice; connecting existing EfS content; provision of experiential learning; and creating opportunities for integrated programs. The greatest constraint was providing overall systemic support for this action to happen.

Schools can play a major role in preparing young people to live sustainable lives. For example, they can help their pupils learn about carbon emissions - where they arise and how to reduce them - and what could happen if we don't take action. One of the best places to start thinking about sustainability is the school itself and its own practices.

"Looking after tomorrow is one of the biggest challenges the world faces today. Unsustainable practices are deepening the impact of environmental degradations, extending inequalities in our society and across the globe, as well as limiting quality of life. Rising to the challenge of developing a sustainable future is at the heart of our aspirations."