ON: Educational Alliance for Sustainable Ontario (EASO)
Welcome to the Ontario Educational Alliance for Sustainable Ontario (EASO) Portal page. Our mission is to provide a forum for collaboration and leadership to advance education for thriving, diverse communities and ecosystems. Our vision is that all people and ecosystems in Ontario are thriving sustainably, supported by an educated and engaged society. Read more about some of the core members of EASO as well as EASO management and subcommittees.
Recent Group Content:
Sustainability and Education Academy (SEdA) Toronto workshop May 4-5, 2012
The Sustainability and Education Academy (SEdA)'s subject association workshop is taking place on May 4-5, 2012 at Downsview Park. Participants will look at new developments in ESD, the contributions of individual subjects to ESD, and how we can work together to integrate ESD into all subjects across the curriculum. Flyer attached.
Workshop for Educators: "Biodiversity Learning in Action"
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Tue, 2012-04-24 10:11LSF in partnership with the Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network (BEAN) is offering a Biodiversity Learning in Action workshop for educators at Bellfountain Public School on May 4th. More information can be found at http://biodiversityeducation.ca/2012/02/19/biodiversity-learning-in-acti...
Canadians on Citizenship - Full Report
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Tue, 2012-04-24 10:03Canadians on Citizenship (2012) is the first national survey on what it means to be a citizen in Canada.The study was conducted by the Environics Institute, in partnership with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, Maytree Foundation, CBC News and RBC.
Infusing ESD into Pre-Service Teacher Education at OISE
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Tue, 2012-02-28 15:36Jane Forbes and Hilary Inwood from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) provide an overview of their multi-faceted approach to infusing ESD into pre-service teacher education.
EASO Meeting Minutes January 27, 2012 - ESD in Pre-Service Teacher Education
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Tue, 2012-02-28 15:30January's EASO meeting focused on ESD in Pre-Service Teacher Education. Meeting highlights included an update from OISE on their work to infuse ESD into pre-service teacher education, and a discussion with course facilitators at York University on the Environmental Science AQ.
Are Traditional Skills Needed to Ensure a Sustainable Future?
Scott Carlson in the Chronical Review argues that colleges should be teaching traditional skills, such as blacksmithing and bee-keeping, as a part of a sustainable education.
EASO Meeting Presentation: Environmental Science AQ at York University
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Thu, 2012-02-09 10:31Beth Lisser from York University highlights the three-part specialist Additional Qualification (AQ) course for educators in Enviornmental Science. York's Environmental Science AQ models pedagogically appropriate methods of teaching for sustainability.
Professional Development in the Business Community
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Thu, 2011-12-08 21:18Kathryn Cooper from the Sustainability Learning Centre presents her views on how professional development is used in the business community to promote ESD. This presentation was prepared for the EASO meeting that focused on professional development and ESD.
Free online course for educators - Sustainability Education Concepts and Teaching Methods
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Tue, 2011-11-01 20:26Green Education Foundation (GEF) is launching a free pilot online professional development course entitled Sustainability Education Concepts and Teaching Methods.
October 6, 2011 Meeting Minutes - Nature and ESD
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Mon, 2011-10-24 09:44The first EASO meeting of the 2011/2012 school year took place at the Earth Rangers Centre at the Kortright Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario. Thanks to the TRCA for providing this beautiful facility!
EASO Meeting Schedule 2011/2012
Meeting # 1
Date: October 6, 2011
Location: Earth Rangers Centre, Kortright Centre, Woodbridge, ON
Theme: Nature and ESD
Shaping Our School Shaping Our Future: Environmental Education In Ontario Schools
Submitted by esdcanada on Fri, 2011-04-29 14:43“After observing the planet for eight days from space, I have a deeper interest and respect for the forces that shape our world. Each particle of soil, each plant and animal is special. I also marvel at the creativity and ingenuity of our own species,
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9-12: Environmental Education, Scope and Sequence of Expectations, 2011 (English and French)
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2011-04-29 13:53The updated Scope and Sequence documents have been prepared to assist teachers in bringing environmental education into the classroom in each subject/discipline area. They identify both the expectations that are connected explicitly with aspects of environmental education, and those that can provide opportunities to make connections to environmental topics or issues in various ways.
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8 and Kindergarten Programs: Environmental Education, Scope and Sequence of Expectations, 2011 (English and French)
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2011-04-29 13:51The updated Scope and Sequence documents have been prepared to assist teachers in bringing environmental education into the classroom in each subject/discipline area.
Standards for Environmental Education in the Curriculum
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2011-04-29 13:19The Standards for Environmental Education are statements that, taken together, describe the nature and scope of environmental education as it will be reflected throughout the revised curriculum. The standards will help curriculum writers devise and incorporate environmental education expectations and opportunities across the curriculum.
Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow: A Policy Framework for Environmental Education in Ontario Schools
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2011-04-29 13:13A policy framework for environmental education in Ontario schools.
Learn Canada 2020
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2011-04-29 12:58Learn Canada 2020 is the framework that provincial and territorial ministers of education, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, are using to enhance Canada's education systems, learning opportunities and overall education outcomes.
Past Events
Find here information on a number of past events held by or in conjunction with EASO and LSF
EASO Action Plan
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2010-11-19 17:15An up-to-date version of the EASO action plan.
United Nations Documents
Submitted by ESDOntario-EASO... on Fri, 2010-11-19 17:05A series of documents released by the United Nations over the past 35 plus years.
