A sustainable future for humans on this planet is one of the most significant concerns of our age. As such, there is a growing interest in environmental learning and sustainability among educators. Recent developments in BC curricula have responded to this increasing awareness and demand. In 2007, a new provincial framework for environmental education, Environmental Learning and Experience (ELE), was developed and is available to assist educators around the province in nurturing care for the
environment in our learners.
In 2008, a set of ELE Curriculum Maps has been developed to help teachers turn theory into practice for environmental learning by connecting learning outcomes across K-12 curricula with elements of the ELE Guide. Teachers adept at integrating the environment and sustainability into their practice are often well aware of these curriculum links, while others may find the connections less obvious. These maps help to show us where the connections already exist, and how we might further incorporate environmental themes
into our teaching and learning.
With the release of the ELE Guide and Curriculum Maps, educators in BC have a stronger foundation on which to base their teaching around the environment and sustainability. Together, we hope these curriculum resources can further support educators in their efforts to make the environment and sustainability a core focus for all learners in BC.
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