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TEACHER WORKSHOPS

ECOStudy’s innovative teacher training workshops provide Natural Sciences educators with the tools to deliver engaging and meaningful education. These workshops delve into the curriculum, fostering discussions on environmental concepts and theory. By expanding teaching methodologies and deepening subject knowledge, they help educators develop a comprehensive understanding of key topics.

 

Workshop details

The programme is aimed at Grade 6 primary school Natural Science educators. Teachers from pre-identified schools are invited to attend the one-day workshop to be held at a suitable local venue. The workshop consists of a theory session followed by a practical session.

Workshop topics include :

  • understanding ecosystems and a practical ecosystem study;
  • the importance of wetlands, including a practical wetland study;
  • photosynthesis theory with practical experiments;
  • water as an important resource, including water pollution experiments and an investigation of a stream.

Rocky Shores Ecosystem Study

Ecosystem Study

Water Workshop

Water Workshop

MiniSASS Water Study

LEARNER ECOSYSTEM STUDIES

ECOStudy visits schools to conduct relevant curriculum-based practical activities with the learners.

The most popular activity is an in-field ecosystem study. This is either conducted within the school grounds or in walking distance of the school.

The learners are divided into small groups and each group is given :

  • picture ID charts of the organisms they are likely to find during the study;
  • a field guide booklet with information on these organisms;
  • a worksheet to record their observations.

    CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOPS

    This is an introductory workshop covering the fundamentals of climate change. Workshops have been run for Youth Ambassador groups, community leaders and municipality officials.

    VISITS TO GAME PARKS

    ECOStudy facilitates visits for children and teachers to game parks and nature reserves.

    Topics such as environmental sustainability, protection of endangered species, anti-poaching, indigenous knowledge, history, culture and tourism are all addressed during the visit.

    ECOStudy creates relevant, fun and engaging encounters that are specifically designed for each group.

    Contact Us

    Susan Pyne-James

    +27 82 772 4125

    susan@ecostudytrust.org