May 30, 2013

Damian IndijDamasia Ezcurra

“Water Education in Schools: a holistic approach based on Integrated Water Resources Management to meet

Educational Goals”

Content

1. Introduction2. Theoretical Foundations4. Methodology5. Achievements6. Lessons learnt 7. Conclusions

1. Introduction

This paper proposes an approach to address the challenge of water education while representing an opportunity to enrich the overall education of students and strengthen school planning and integration amongst subjects, teachers, and their communities.

IWRM principles lead the way for a transdisciplinary and transversal incorporation of water education in schools.

2. Theoretical Foundations

Educational approach and main pillars guiding the programme:

- whole school approach to sustainability; - integrated water resources management principles; - focus on a positive view; - project based learning; -value and recognise available knowledge from teachers;-don´t transfer the environmental responsibility into schools;- students empowerment.

4. Methodology

ObjectiveTo facilitate the development of ESD and IWRM education in schools through practices and contents that schools can integrate within their annual planning, orientated to foster lifelong learning, networking and the integral education of the student.

Implementation“Sustainable Schools” Training Cycle

• 2 Whole - day Training Sessions

Whole-school workshop sensitizing the faculty to participate in the project.

Closure Event

Showcase of Educational

Projects

Contest Winners´

Announcement

Specialists Panel

5. Achievements

4904 students participated directly and 33600 family groups were

sensitized

73 participants representing

27 schools and educational

organizations

• Identification of key persons in schools

• Training cycle versus ad-hoc workshop

• Projects according to the contexts of each institution

• Institutional support

• Effective communication

6.Lessons learnt

Purpose of 5th Symposium

Thank you for your attention.

Damian IndijLA-WETnet Manager

Latin America Water Education & Training Networkdamian.indij@gmail.com

DamasiaEzcurraEFS Programme

Universidad de San Andrésdezcurra@udesa.edu.ar