2023 FLO Lab: Introducing a Climate Kind Pedagogy Framework to Support Climate Education (Nov. 29)

The climate crisis, the lasting impact of the global pandemic, and related social inequities indicate the need for education that teaches compassion and care towards the planet. Climate change and the related social impacts have necessitated a re-think of traditional pedagogies. University educators are faced with the challenge to not only engage learners in these conversations, but to support and address the range of emotions and pedagogical complexities that involve socio-scientific realities. Climate Kind Pedagogy (CKP) cultivates climate and justice informed approaches and promotes the practice of kindness within educational settings. The framework for Climate-Kind Pedagogy addresses foundational values that are reflected in syllabus & course planning, attitudes of the teacher, activities, tools, evaluation strategies and expected outcomes. The pedagogy is grounded in a commitment to confront oppressive practices and to support students from all cultural backgrounds while honouring lived experiences and cultural knowledge.

In this Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) 3-hour session, participants will be introduced to the novel CKP framework and its practical features as well as key approaches that help learners acquire the competences to foster collaborative problem solving and decision making while encouraging action for ecology and cultural diversity. Participants will engage with tangible examples of CKP pedagogies and explore ways to incorporate them in their own practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore existing frameworks in sustainability and climate change education
• Learn about the innovative Climate Kind Pedagogy and gain an understanding of values-centered methodologies and pedagogical approaches
• Engage with and practice various approaches and examples of teaching and assignments that support CKP

Please note: This session will not be recorded.