SEVEN STEPS METHODOLOGY
The Seven Step process is the basic framework that guides an Eco-School to plan and implement the learning journey. The steps are intended to be flexible enough to accommodate any school context, and environmental themes are the ‘means’ to bring about change through active involvement of children through a rigorous pedagogical process.
Advantages of the methodology for Schools and Students:
School
- an improved school environmental impact
- involvement with the local community, other schools and organisations
- financial savings
- international connections
- the embedding of sustainable development principles into the curriculum
- the capacity to nurture and support intrinsic values (care, empathy, creativity, compassion)
- improved wellbeing of children and staf
- a sense of pride in the school among staff and students.
Students
- creating leaders of change in their communities
- empowering future decision-makers
- helping them develop responsible attitudes and commitment
- widening their learning beyond the classroom
- increasing their levels of confidence and motivation
- increasing their participation in environmental actions
- improving their skills and knowledge in all subject areas, including teamwork
- improving their mental and physical wellbeing.