Shaping the Future: Patrick Kirwan's Drive for Ecological Literacy and Sustainability

from Teachers Themselves · host Dublin West Education Centre

Send a textMeet Patrick Kirwan, the Waterford secondary school teacher who founded the Irish Schools Sustainability Network and is sparking a nationwide conversation about ecological literacy and sustainability. In this episode with Patrick, we explore the intriguing connection between nature, education, and inequality, delving into his current advocacy for climate literacy in our schools. We discuss the weighty topic of personal and collective responsibility towards the environment. Patrick shares valuable insights on how educators can empower young people to affect positive social change. Hear about his experiences transforming educational spaces and promoting sustainability in schools. Patrick's journey is a testament to the power of marrying awareness with action - a lesson we can all take to heart. Join us for this inspiring conversation and let's redefine what it means to care for our planet, together.In this episode, Patrick provides his top 3 CPD tips for the academic year ahead. You can listen to his recommendations in a bite-size bonus episode. Patrick’s CPD recommendations for the year ahead, are to keep an eye on the ESCI website, to check out the Climate and Nature Days with Ardscoil na Mara and to attend the Climate and Nature Summit. You can book some of his CPD recommendations here:ESCI CPD on Teaching Nature | Ardscoil na Mara Climate and Nature Summit Patrick himself will be facilitating CPD for DWEC again this Autumn. Book your place here: CLIMATE & NATURE SUMMIT 23/24: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCE BOOKLET (webinar taking place on September 19th).You can follow Patrick on Instagram via @irishschsusty In this episode, Patrick refers to the Climate Alarm Clock Podcast which you can access here: https://the-climate-alarm-clock.captivate.fm/ If you are interested in becoming a CPD facilitator for DWEC, please contact Zita at [email protected]’t forget to like and subscribe, leave us a review and share it with colleagues and friends! Your feedback informs the show. You can follow us across our social media channels – Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook If you have any thoughts on our episodes, or suggestions for future topics, email Zita at [email protected] Or take a minute to give us your feedback: Listener Feedback Oh – and don’t forget to book that CPD – dwec.ie Teachers Themselves is a DWEC original, produced and created by Dublin West Education Centre produced by Zita Robinson.

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