ECF “See the World of Nature” – Nature Tutor Training Programme for Kindergartens
‘ECF – “See the World of Nature” – Nature Tutor Training Programme for Kindergartens’ is funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF), organised by Green Sense and assisted by the Natural Network. This training programme targets kindergarten teachers and tertiary students studying early childhood education who are interested in natural and environmental education.
The Programme offers 4 Online Talks and 4 Outdoor Trainings (including 1 Outdoor Training Camp). Trainees would be encouraged to cultivate children’s enthusiasm towards the nature, and inspire them on the ecological education. Trainees would be taught to lead activities and games by using the newly developed infant picture book, which enhances their skills in exploring and understanding the nature with children.
Quota: 30
Target: Kindergarten teachers or tertiary students studying early childhood education are preferred
Fee: Free of charge, participants will have to pay $1000 as deposit (Deposit will be fully refunded after finishing the entire training programme)
Requirements:
1. The attendance rate of Online Talks, Outdoor Trainings and Outdoor Training Camp not less than 70%
2. Completion of 2 practical sessions
The $1000 deposit will be refunded and a certificate will be awarded after meeting the above requirements.
Timetable: (Online talk can be registered here: https://forms.gle/9qiwqeBv1W9VVU6c7)
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Date |
Time |
Veune |
Content |
|
17/9/2020 (Thur) |
19:00 – 21:30 |
Online talk |
An Overview of Hong Kong Biodiversity |
|
26/9/2020 (Sat) |
09:00 – 17:00 |
Bride’s Pool |
Outdoor Training (1) # |
|
8/10/2020 (Thur) |
19:00 – 21:30 |
Online talk |
Environmental Education By Examples and with Heart |
|
17/10/2020 (Sat) |
09:00 – 17:00 |
Lamma Island |
Outdoor Training (2) # |
|
22/10/2020 (Thur) |
19:00 – 21:30 |
Online talk |
Safety Precautions for Leading Games and Activities in Nature |
|
31/10/2020 (Sat) |
09:00 – 17:00 |
Tai Mo Shan |
Outdoor Training (3) # |
|
11/5/2020 (Thur) |
19:00 – 21:30 |
Online talk |
The guidance of the Infant Picture Book as a Teaching Material |
|
21-22/11/2020 (Sat, Sun) |
To be confirmed |
Hok Tau |
Outdoor Training Camp # |
Speakers and trainers include:
- Mr. Dickson Wong Chi Chun – Biology teacher of “Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre”
- Mr. Mok Ho Kwong (Yeah Man) – Founder of “Natural Network”
- Ms. Teresa Chan – Author-Illustrator of the picture book, Offbeat Village
Application Deadline: 4th September, 2020
Remarks:
1. Events may be cancelled or postponed from the government’s restriction on social gatherings, worsening of the pandemic or other social incidents. Participants will be notified via email and phone if changes to events are made.
2. # If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above/ any Rainstorm Signals are issued 2 hours before the Outdoor Trainings and Outdoor Training Camp, all outdoor events will be cancelled.
For more details and questions, please refer to the programme website http://greensense.org.hk/greenkids , contact Ms. Ip at 8100 4877 during office hour or email to sammie@greensense.org.hk
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