Sam Evans

Primary Education Student #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Intrinsically motivated students are able to deeply involve themselves in a task whilst feeling a sense of enjoyment (Baranek. 1996). Im hoping my students will take pride in what they create, allowing them to feel a sense of personal achievement when its complete. #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

@Tyler31167693 A coat made of arms? Who's arms? I hope not the student's arms lol #greatwork #armyofthearmless

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

@Tyler31167693 R.I.P Big Daddy V. The OG education guru

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Vygotsky (1962) emphasises on the positive effect social environments have on learning processes. My unit project asks students to collaboratively design clothing from waste materials to be presented to the school community and special guests to fight the #waronwaste. #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

There is direct correlation between higher achievement and motivation in students supported by their family and #community (NEA. 2008). #Upcycling donated waste materials from local businesses could inspire students to create insane outfits such as this one! #UoNTeach

[Rubbish 2 Runway Hou @R2R_Houston]

EL REY 🧔🏻🎺🎻
This mariachi outfit was made out of coffee bean sacks from Guatemala and embellished with key chain holders. The hat was made out of the same material with Elmer's glue to maintain its shape. The rim of the hat is embellished with soda can tabs. #r2rhouston

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Through further research into a #waste free fashion show I came across the idea to charge a donation entry fee. This money will then be used to buy more #sustainable products for the school. To effectively give the school a more #sustainable future what would you buy?#UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

A #waste audit identifies types of waste found in a school, where it comes from and how it can be reduced. @rumbalara_eec link multiple KLA's into their waste audits. Creating an awesome educational opportunity whilst ensuring a more #sustainable future for the school. #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Jess French's (2019) novel 'What A Waste' allows teachers to introduce the topic of #sustainability in a contextual environment. This makes processing the content easier, using meaningful real world problems with the inclusions of global/local perspectives (Baker. 2009).#UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Using @Twitter has allowed me to communicate and collaborate ideas and concepts surrounding #sustainability with the educational community. Pushing me to further my professional development. Showing me the power of social media as an educational tool (Crockett. 2017). #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced since the 1950s. 91% of plastic has been dumbed in the #environment, landfills and the ocean (Parker. 2018). With 8 million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean a year, do you think the 9% that has been #recycled is enough?#UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

@FormbyEthan I never said that?

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

@coolaustralia's 'Curriculum Materials' units and lesson plans directly relate to #sustainability topics. The open-ended learning #environment formed from the additional #ICT links seen throughout lesson sequences generates engagement in students (Ainley. J. 2007). #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

My unit of work will follow ACARA's (2016) three key concepts of #sustainability. This will allow #globalperspectives to be incorporated into local community action. Modelling how the Australian #education system can strive for a more sustainable future (Dyment.J. 2014).#UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

@orrrett @orrrett I also am going to show my commitment to the environment with my unit of work and by modelling my #sustainable living choices in the classroom. Do you know of any resources that would engage a #21stCenturyLearner to share our common passion for this concept? #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Collecting lids to exchange for wheelchairs! If this isn't enough incentive to #recycle I don't know what is. Getting a school #community around a campaign like this would be an incredible way to reduce #waste and help someone in need. #sustainability #UoNTeach

[NGO Major Group @NGOMajorGroup]

Instituto 4 Elementos carries out a solid waste management project on 39 "campi" of the University of Goias. The Project consists of the collection of recyclable materials, mainly plastic and metallic lids that are exchanged for wheelchairs. #instituto4elementos #HLPF2018

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

What a great #ICT resource to introduce and acknowledge the #waronwaste Australia is facing. With lots of visual stimulus and engaging dialogue this resource would be a great way to start discussions of how student's can manage their waste #sustainably (NESA. 2015). #UoNTeach

[ABC Education @ABCEducationAU]

This #digibook for #science and #geography students is a wonderful way to further explore the War On Waste series in the #classroom! https://t.co/86pXgg1eLE #WarOnWasteAU

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

As a teacher modelling #sustainable living choices in a school setting is a must. With students spending upwards of 30 hours a week surrounded by teachers, it is our duty to guide the future generations to fight for the #waronwaste in their local environments #UoNTeach

[ABC Education @ABCEducationAU]

Here are 10 wonderful ideas for teaching students about #sustainable living. This is a great tool for teachers and parents alike! https://t.co/OH5Ed4J9ZS #sustainability #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

@JessieEllen8 @billabong1973 Thanks @JessieEllen8 . Sticking to the idea of #reusing unwanted plastic materials from around the student's households. Students could undertake a @TeachingSTEM unit on buoyancy asking them to create appropriate vessels to float on water without sinking. #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

#Recycling plastic bottles to create boardshorts! Such a cool initiative from @billabong1973. Designing an art lesson based around students creating items of clothing from #recycled plastics would be great for building upon their commitment to #sustainable practises. #UoNTeach

[Sam Evans @samevan80179760]

Utilising @NatGeo’s explorer classroom program, students can ask live direct questions to explorers around the world! Gaining knowledge and understanding of sustainability on a #globalperspective and directly relate it to their own local area. #UoNTeach https://t.co/nWGcKzWJKs