Eco-anxiety and pedagogy
Join a webinar with Lucy O'Rorke, Paul Jackson, Douglas Bourn and Anna Gunz discussing approaches to support children's agency in the face of climate emergency.

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In a time of rising threats posed by climate change and attempts at global cooperation through COP26, what can be done to help young children learn about the climate emergency and deal with eco-anxiety?
This event will include talks on alternative methods for teaching around difficult issues. It will explore a range of topics related to teaching about the environment and climate change including subject content and research-informed pedagogy.
Speakers
- Lucy O'Rorke and Paul Jackson will talk about their experiences creating and running the Open Futures Programme.
- Douglas Bourn: will speak about addressing the challenges of climate change through a pedagogy of hope.
- Anna Gunz: will explore her research on increasing awareness that climate change is a health crisis and meaningful supports for youth with eco-distress.
This event will be particularly useful for those interested in Primary PGCE, trainee teachers, education, pedagogy, climate change, primary education, early years, nursery, children's agency and social justice.
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Lucy O'Rorke FRSA
Director of Projects
Helen Hamlyn Trust
Lucy is Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA).
Paul Jackson
Headteacher
Manorfield Primary School, Tower Hamlets
Anna Gunz FRCPC, FAAP
Paediatric intensive care doctor
Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
Anna is Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) and Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics (FAAP). She is also Assistant Professor at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University.
Further information
Ticketing
Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes