Education for sustainability is “learning that links knowledge, inquiry, and action to help students build a healthy future for their communities and the planet.” We will explore the history and opportunity for this field in EDUC401K: Education for Sustainability, a 2-credit seminar through the Pipeline Project. Through volunteer placements in local schools and environmental community organizations, we will analyze the most effective ways for educators to teach the importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience and inspire youth to become active stewards of the earth. The seminar meets Wednesdays 3:00-4:20.
What makes a sustainable community? How can we instill in younger
generations a sense of hope and optimism in a finite world? We will be
exploring these questions in EDUC401K Education for Sustainability, an
interactive seminar through the Pipeline Project.
Through participation in a hands-on project in a Seattle school, students
will explore K-12 sustainability education. We will focus on the benefits
of experiential, place-based learning for a mindset geared toward future
consciousness.
The seminar will meet Wednesdays 3:30-4:50. All majors are welcome!
For more information, contact Laura Pfeifer (lpfeifer@uw.edu) and go to:
http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/winter-2014/education-for-sustainability.html
Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
Thinking of teaching as a possible career?
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person?
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline Project during Spring Quarter 2013. Students receive credit for attending a seminar once a week and tutoring in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours or more per week. There are a wide range of seminar topics. Here is a comprehensive list of our upcoming offerings:
Mondays:
· Education in the Justice System (EDUC 401E)
· Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401 F & G)
· Learning for Life, Not for Labor or Grades (EDUC 401)
Tuesdays:
· General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401A)
· Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401 L)
· Nonprifits and Education (EDUC 401 S)
Wednesdays:
· Education For Sustainability (EDUC 401K)
· General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401B)
· Refugee Communities (EDUC 401 I)
Thursdays:
· Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401 L)
· Math and Science in K-12 Education (EDUC 401H)
· Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401 M)
Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website:
http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/winter-2014/winter-2014-inner-pipeline-seminars.html
All students should attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation prior to the first class session. You may sign-up and rsvp at:
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/login
Please contact us at pipeline@uw.edu with additional questions. We look forward to working with you.
The UW Pipeline Project is sending groups of students to rural and tribal communities throughout Washington State during spring break 2014 to facilitate hands-on environmental education projects. Teams will plan, design, and teach your own curriculum to young students whose educational experiences and opportunities are limited simply because of where they live. As part of preparation, students will enroll in a seminar during winter quarter to fundraise for the program and serve as a mentor in local classrooms or environmental organizations for 2-2.5 hours per week. No prior environmental education experience is necessary and expenses (food, housing, travel) are covered.
EDUC 401 P (2-credit) seminar: Thursdays 4:30-5:50PM (location TBD)
Apply at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/lhuynh10/214782 by 5PM on Sunday, November 17th.
Lingering questions? Contact Loan Huynh at lhuynh10@uw.edu or (206) 453-8781.
Pipeline Project: http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline
The UW Pipeline Project is sending groups of students to rural and tribal communities throughout Washington State during spring break 2014 to facilitate hands-on environmental education projects. Teams will plan, design, and teach your own curriculum to young students whose educational experiences and opportunities are limited simply because of where they live. As part of preparation, students will enroll in a seminar during winter quarter to fundraise for the program and serve as a mentor in local classrooms or environmental organizations for 2-2.5 hours per week. No prior environmental education experience is necessary and expenses (food, housing, travel) are covered.
EDUC 401 P (2-credit) seminar: Thursdays 4:30-5:50PM (location TBD)
Apply at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/lhuynh10/214782 by 5PM on Sunday, November 17th.
Lingering questions? Contact Loan Huynh at lhuynh10@uw.edu or (206) 453-8781.
Pipeline Project: http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline
[seminars]: Pipeline Project
Pipeline Project’s seminars this winter allow students to tutor for credit in conjunction with attending seminars that explore a wide variety of issues and topics in the field of education.
Interested students can contact peichial@uw.edu.
See other Pipeline seminar offerings at http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/winter-2013/winter-2013-inner-pipeline-seminars.html.
COOL Science Education
Facilitators: Déana Scipio and Tansy Clay Burns
Days/Time: Thursdays, 3:00-4:20 pm
Do you care about learning, youth development, science education, and social justice? Project COOL (Chemical Oceanography Outside of the Lab) is looking for UW students who want to make science accessible and inviting for all learners.The COOL Science Education Seminar is a two-quarter commitment to learn cutting edge approaches to science education and to work directly with diverse middle school youth who themselves will engage in authentic scientific studies. This class is part of a funded National Science Foundation project to engage university faculty, students & youth from underrepresented groups in the practice of contemporary science.
UW students in the COOL Science Education Seminar will learn research-based approaches to support science learning in non-school settings, learn the Project COOL curriculum, and engage in field experiences with youth. Students will develop both knowledge and a community with common interests and skills to support youth science learning. UW students will spend their volunteer hours in two local middle schools. Transportation will be provided to and from the University.
Education for Sustainability
Facilitator: Samantha Dolan
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 12:30-1:50 pm
How can educators develop young people’s knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for our society to meet the needs of today while ensuring a hopeful future? As Washington’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction states, “The quality of life for all people, now and in the future, will ultimately depend upon the individual’s comprehension of the interdependency of environmental, economic and social systems, and of how individuals understand their role in an interdependent world.” This seminar will examine trends in K-12 environmental education in the U.S. and Washington State. Through readings, discussions and guest presenters, w e will explore various philosophies, models and age –appropriate approaches to K-12 environmental education. Students will attend weeklyseminars and volunteer in related school classrooms and community organizations in Seattle for at least 2 ½ (2 credits) hours a wee
POSITION: Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator
HOURS OF SERVICE: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M – F with some evening and weekend hours.
TERM OF SERVICE: August 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. The primary function will be to assist in the implementation of a K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will receive training and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps Retention Project team.
[job] AmeriCorps Coordinator for the UW Pipeline Project
The UW Pipeline Project, housed in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity, is hiring a full-time AmeriCorps Coordinator to assist in the implementation of this K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to gain experience in the community engagement and K-12 fields! The full position description is attached and pasted below.
The application deadline for this position is Monday, June 4 at 5 pm.
Questions about this role should be sent to franlo@uw.edu.
Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Member Service Description
Washington Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide coalition of college and university presidents who have united to further the civic purposes of higher education by creating academic and co-curricular service opportunities for students to develop the skills and habits of citizenship; encouraging the engagement of faculty in community-based scholarship that addresses societal concerns; and fostering the development of collaborative partnerships among campuses, and with communities.
The WACC Retention Project places AmeriCorps members at colleges and universities to implement exemplary mentoring initiatives. Using service-learning as a strategy, AmeriCorps Retention Project members recruit and train college student mentors to help reduce dropout rates of middle, high, and post-secondary students.
The University of Washington Pipeline Project provides educational and service opportunities for University of Washington undergraduate students through tutoring and mentoring in local and regional schools and community organizations. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work with Pipeline staff to recruit, train and support student tutors/mentors and assist in overall program development and implementation.
TITLE: Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator
HOURS OF SERVICE: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M – F with some evening and weekend hours.
TERM OF SERVICE: August 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. The primary function will be to assist in the implementation of a K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will receive training and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps Retention Project team.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS:
Specific duties include:
· Assist Pipeline staff in recruiting, training and supporting UW student volunteers to tutor and mentor in K-12 Seattle Public schools and community organizations.
· Identify and document K-12 tutoring opportunities with school and community organization partners via Pipeline’s online database management system.
· Lead weekly Pipeline Orientations for new Pipeline volunteers and provide ongoing guidance for Pipeline tutors/mentors.
· Design and lead a service-learning seminar for returning UW Pipeline students to foster critical reflection and encourage an extended tutoring commitment.
·Servce in a target Pipeline school for 5 hours per week.
· Conduct site visits and phone calls with Pipeline school partners to discuss successes and challenges with Pipeline tutors/mentors.
· Assist in planning and serve as Team Leader for Alternative Spring Break project where UW students work in rural communities on a literacy arts project during spring break.
· Assist in some office administrative work including front desk staffing in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity (2 hours/week).
· Assist with other Pipeline Project activities as they arise.
· Participate in other Retention Project AmeriCorps duties including, but not limited to, monthly cluster meetings, a civic engagement project, and regional AmeriCorps training opportunities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
w AA or BA/BS degree preferred
w Interest and ability to work well with K-12 students and college students of diverse backgrounds.
w Strong organization, problem-solving and written and oral communication skills.
w Basic office computer skills, including word processing. Experience with spreadsheets/databases and desktop publishing preferred.
w Program management (marketing, event planning, volunteer management) experience.
w Strong initiative; self starter. Ability to creatively problem solve.
w Curriculum and training development experience preferred.
w Enthusiasm, flexibility, self-direction.
BENEFITS:
· Living Stipend of $12,000 (distributed over 11 months)
· Loan Forbearance and Interest Accrual Reimbursement on qualifying loans
· Medical Insurance
· Education Award of $5,350 upon successful completion of the program
· Childcare assistance for qualifying members
· Excellent experience in the service-learning field
TO APPLY:
Interested parties should submit a professional resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references as .doc or .pdf attachments to an online Dropbox by 5PM (Pacific) on Monday, June 4, 2012. The dropbox URL is: