Learning our way to a sustainable future
Can the coronavirus pandemic be viewed as a ‘fire drill’ for what is likely to follow from the climate and biodiversity emergencies? In issue 84 of Teaching Scotland, GTC Scotland’s Ken… [read more]
Scotland’s progress on sustainable development lays backdrop for country’s recovery
This week, the Scottish Government published its landmark review of the progress Scotland has made in delivering the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end poverty, protect the planet… [read more]
UK and Ireland RCEs online forum considers role of RCEs within and beyond Covid-19
Steering Committee members from six RCEs (from the UK and Ireland) came together on 30 June to consider the role of RCEs within and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus… [read more]
‘Whose Voice is it Anyway?’ Active participation for a better world.
Our world stands at a crossroads: ecologically, socially, culturally and politically. Post-COVID-19, we have a chance to shape a ‘new normal’: one that puts people and planet on a par… [read more]
Exploring relevance and approaches in Learning for Sustainability in times of crisis and calm
We are living in extraordinary times. On 3rd June 2020, more than 70 LfS Scotland members from across the country – and several international guests – gathered online to explore… [read more]
A new Publication Celebrating Award-Winning RCE Project Contributions to Education for Sustainable Development
A new Publication Celebrating Award-Winning RCE Project Contributions to Education for Sustainable Development has been produced, including one of Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s award winning projects. ‘RCE Contributions to a… [read more]
Report from the LfS Scotland Jan – Dec 2019 AGM
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting, held on Friday 10 January 2020 at Moray House, Edinburgh University had a timely theme – Feeling the Pressure: planetary health, participatory democracy and you. With awareness of the climate… [read more]
Forested schools: rewilding unused playing field land in Fife, Scotland
Here newly elected LfS Scotland Steering Group member, Duncan Zuill, explores the potential for Scotland’s school grounds to play their part in responding to the global climate and ecological crisis…. [read more]
LfS Scotland responds to the GTCS consultation on ‘refreshed’ Professional Standards and Code
Learning for Sustainability Scotland has submitted a detailed response to the General Teaching Council for Scotland’s consultation on the ‘refreshed’ set of Professional Standards and Professional Code for education professionals. Our submission… [read more]
Learning for sustainability: What’s maths got to do with it?
LfS Scotland member Corinne Angier has been sponsored by the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science and Scotdec in Edinburgh to undertake a research PhD at The University of Stirling…. [read more]