The 2024 IEU Environment Conference is an opportunity for years 7-12 science and geography teachers to engage in a unique professional development opportunity.

“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” – Sir David Attenborough

Join fellow IEU members and spend the day in nature on this one-day course designed to support teachers in the planning and implementation of the existing and new syllabus.

Highlights:

Walk through beautiful Wallumedegal Country, experiencing multi-sensory fieldwork and place-based discovery while exploring sandstone eucalypt forests.
Focus on the many benefits and opportunities of fieldwork to engage students in geographic and scientific learning.
Learn valuable and accessible techniques, including reliable and valid sampling methodologies, and the use of environmental assessment equipment.
Develop skills to create effective workflows to encourage deep learning.
Build confidence in developing suitable fieldwork inquiry questions which allow for successful investigation.
Take part in a round table discussion on the inclusion of fieldwork in program development and assessment.
Discover activities to stimulate the senses to develop a deep respect for nature, empathy and more memorable and meaningful connections with our world.

Book now, limited spots available.

WHEN: Friday 9 August 2024
WHERE: Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre, 220 Pittwater Road, Gladesville, NSW
WHO: Secondary teachers (years 7112 science and geography teachers)
COST: Members $100, non-member $150
MORE INFO/EVENT INFO FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS and ECTs: https://bit.ly/IEUEnviroConference

Professional Development

This PD addresses standards: 2.1.2, 3.4.2, 4.2.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.
4.2.2 Establish and maintain orderly and workable routines to create an environment where student time is spent on learning tasks.
6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
6.3.2 Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.

Need further inspiration? Check out our highlights from the 2022 Environment Conference: