Education For Sustainable Development Using Fabric and Fibre
Discover how sewing can meaningfully bring sustainability to your classroom. The catastrophic damage of Fast fashion is going nowhere any time soon and the more we know about it and how to combat it, the better chance our students have of living more sustainable lives in the future.
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10 hours online and 10 hours offline (self paced)
The videos automatically clock your time
Runs from 4th July - 19th August 2022
12 downloadable lesson plans for all classes
ZERO sewing experience required.
Short assignments
Fabric and Fibre Strand focused
This unique course is accessible through PC, Laptop, iPad, Tablet and Mobile devices. Internet access required with broadband speeds recommended
Money-back guarantee up until two hours of commencing course if you are not satisfied
Only €69.95
Ireland AM Interview With Miriam Keegan
Miriam Keegan spoke with Tommy Bowe and Muireann O’Connell on Ireland AM in March about her experience working as a seamstress at the Oscars. Check it out!
So What’s Involved?
This is a quick breakdown about what you will be learning about in this course.
Module 1: Why, As A Teacher, You Must Prioritise Sustainable Development in The Classroom
Having studied this module you will:
Better understand the need for having a mindset for sustainable development inside and outside the classroom
Realise that traditional approaches to teaching must be questioned in order for sustainable development in your school to be effective
Have a greater appreciation for the need for an alternative approach to sustainable development in your school
Module 2: What is sustainability?
Having studied this module you will:
Learn exactly what sustainability is and isn’t
Examine and appreciate new ways for sustainable development in the classroom
Identify fast fashion as an environmentally damaging industry and the necessity of learning about it within a school setting
Better understand how the Visual Arts curriculum can contribute positively to sustainable development
Module 3: How to use fabric and fibre to teach about sustainable development effectively
Having studied this module you will:
Learn how to sew in order to progress in the strand of fabric and fibre
Support your teaching of sustainable development through sewing
Understand how to make sewing in the classroom easy, stress free and fun!
Gain lesson ideas for all class levels and abilities in the classroom
Equipped with safety precautions and measures to ensure the sewing experience is enjoyable for all
Module 4: Further considerations about sustainable development in the Irish classroom
Having studied this module you will:
Learn how to implement sustainable development in relation to disability and inclusion in the school
Introduce and lead sustainable development through fabric and fibre on a whole school level
Integrate sustainable development seamlessly into the busy school schedule
Examine how sustainability can be integrated with the STEM Education Policy Statement 2017–2026 through the medium of the visual art curriculum strand of fabric and fibre
Meet experts in textiles and fashion from the Irish and global community who are leading the path to sustainable development
Module 5: School Self-Evaluation Process and Implementation
Having studied this module you will:
Discuss how the SSE six-step process might be used for sustainable development implementation in your school
Examine useful practices for schools implementing sustainable development on a whole-school approach
Illustrate ways in which sustainable fashion can be applied in the classroom and school
Discuss the power of knowledge and how sustainable development through fabric and fibre is used to build a positive school climate and culture
Appreciate and outline the fundamental nature of what’s involved in change, for self and for school
Plus Lots of Bonuses
12+ downloadable lesson plans.
3 lessons plans from Industry expert’s knowledge, advice and lesson ideas for the classroom
Podcasts interviews with industry experts.
What People Are Saying
“I must say I absolutely loved this module, it may have been my favourite of all CPD course modules and I'm fairly picky 😅 but I learned so much”
— Faye, Primary Teacher
“I really enjoyed this summer course. Unlike other courses I have done, the material was interesting and extremely relevant. I feel I can bring knowledge of sustainability to my school which I did not have before.”
— Maria Joyce, Conna National School
“I found this course to be so informative and practical. There are lesson plans for every age group which is really beneficial to teachers who don’t have experience with sewing (like me). Highly recommend this course!!”
— Rachel Scully, Monasterevin Primary School
“A wonderful course and I'm so glad I chose to do it! Thought-provoking, meaningful content is presented in an interesting way. The tutor was so engaging and there was a great discussion in the forums.”
— Kate Mitchell, Our Lady of Mercy N.S.
FAQs
Will my hours be tracked if I watch the videos on the course?
Yes, the system will track your time while you are busy watching and learning. Don’t worry the videos are really interesting, worthwhile and not too long!
Is it safe to be using sewing needles in the classroom?
If safety precautions are taken into consideration, there is no reason why real sewing needles can’t be used in the classroom safely and effectively. Alternative solutions are provided in the course for those who are reluctant to use real needles. Don’t worry, we’ve thought of everything.
Will I be able to save the resources provided on the course?
At the end of the course and certain modules, you will be able to download a PDF with all of the lesson plans. To save energy all lessons have been uploaded onto one file for your convenience this year.
Will I be assessed for my sewing on this course?
You will not be assessed for your level of skill in sewing in this course. I hope that relieves you of any undue pressure first of all.
Following feedback from previous teachers who have completed the course, they wished there was more opportunity to showcase their efforts in creating resources for their class so we decided to switch things up this year.
In Module 5, you will have the option to complete either a written task or creative assignment. The choice is up to you! Again it will be based on the effort you’ve made to try to learn how to sew rather than the skills you have at the craft.
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