CSR_Module5_Educational Waves of Change-EN
- 1. Tested activities in the classroom Educational Waves of Change CSR2VET project Beaches, once pristine and serene, now face an escalating problem as they bear the brunt of pollution and litter. Plastic waste, debris, and discarded items have marred the beauty of these natural landscapes, posing a significant threat to marine life and ecosystems. In response to this growing concern, students from Şile Ayet Azer Aran Defence Industry Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School were involved in beach cleaning initiatives on 13th October 2023. This activity aimed to address the issue of beach pollution, while increasing students’ environmental and social awareness. Small efforts lead to big differences
- 2. Objectives 2 • Create awareness sensitizing students to the effects of pollution. • Increase students’ citizenship competence. • Increase students’ knowledge on the topic. • Foster teamwork, responsibility, and a sense of community involvement. Resources • Personal protective equipment including reusable work/garden gloves, trash bags etc. Tipology and duration Learning outcome Typology Environmental issue was conducted by engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection through experimental learning. Duration The activity takes about 60 minutes. However, a whole day is preferred when pre-during-post activities are included. The activity can be done in many different contexts: parks, riverbanks, woods, etc. 1. Awareness of Global Issues: the activity is a gateway to discussing broader global issues related to pollution, waste management, and environmental sustainability. 2. Environmental Awareness: students develop a deeper understanding of the impact of pollution on natural ecosystems, specifically coastal environments. They become more aware of the need for environmental conservation and the consequences of neglecting it. 3. Data collection and analysis: the beach cleaning activity involves data collection on the types and quantities of waste collected. This provides an opportunity to introduce basic data analysis and reporting skills. 4. Teamwork: the activity promotes teamwork and cooperation as students work together to clean the beach efficiently. They learn to communicate, coordinate, and share tasks effectively. 5. Responsible Citizenship: the activity instills a sense of responsibility and good citizenship in students. They recognize their role in maintaining the cleanliness and health of their community’s natural resources. Şile Ayet Azer Aran Defence Industry Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School during the activity.
- 3. 3 1. Pre-Activity Session - Conduct a classroom session on enviromental issues, emphasizing the importance of the role each of us can play in protecting the enviroment and also exploring the connection between the activity and the UN SDG. 2. Selecting a Site - Identify a suitable site within or near the school premises. 3. Beach cleaning Day - On the designated day, students and teachers gather at the site. Divide them in small groups, and start the collection. 4. Analysing the type of material collected - Invite students to make a list of the most frequent rubbish type. The list could be used during the follow-up session. 5. Follow-Up Session Conduct a post-activity session to evaluate the activity and reflect on the reasons on waste abandonment. Tools to evaluate the activity 1. Observation and Participation - Assess students’ active participation during the beach cleaning day, including their ability to follow guidelines and work collaboratively. 2. Quiz or Assessment - Administer a quiz or written assessment to evaluate students’ understanding of ecological concepts related to sea pollution. 3. Presentation or Report - Have students create presentations or reports on the activity, emphasizing what they’ve learned, their contributions, and their experiences. 4. Peer and Self-Evaluation - Encourage students to assess their own participation and that of their peers, promoting self-reflection and teamwork. 5. Make a SWOT Analysis - Involve your students in making a SWOT analysis detecting strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the activity as a whole. In the following pages we present the SWOT Analysis conducted by Şile Ayet Azer Aran Defence Industry Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School. 6. Interview - Involve students asking them to respond to a questionnaire on the Activity. In the following pages we present the questionnaire conducted by Şile Ayet Azer Aran Defence Industry Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School. The students were asked to respond to the questionnaire to evaluate the activity and to express their feeling about the school CSR policy. Methodology / Implementation
- 4. 4 Strengths Hands-On Learning The activity provides students with a practical, experiential way to learn about environmental conservation. Environmental Impact Cleaning beaches contributes positively to the local environment. Raise awareness The activity contributes to raise students’ concern about our common enviromental legacy and their awarenss about the power they have in making a difference. Cost effecive The activity requires limited expenses. Weaknesses Demotivation Students may have limited motivation due to poor knowledge about environmental concepts and issues, which could affect the effectiveness of the learning experience. Extra costs The activity may requires additional costs (e.g. transport). Opportunities Long-Term Impact The activity can lead to a long-lasting positive impact both on students and on the community. Community Partnerships The project can foster partnerships with local environmental organizations, businesses, or government agencies for additional support and resources. Educational Outreach Students can share their experiences and knowledge with the broader community, raising awareness of the importance of enviromental protection. Threats Weather-Related Challenges Unpredictable weather conditions, such as droughts or heavy rain, can impact student participation. Biases and prejudices Social factors such as biases and prejudice raised by parents, stakeholders, and some local groups. The SWOT Analysis
- 5. 5 The survey questionnaire QUESTION 1 - Were you a volunteer to join Beach Clean-Up before School Camp Organization? YES/NO QUESTION 2 - Would you like to volunteer for the next one? YES/NO QUESTION 3 - Do you throw rubbish around? YES/NO QUESTION 4 - Do you think that local goverments should carry out all social responsbilitiy affairs? YES/NO QUESTION 5 - Do you think that every company should adopt their policy to CSR? YES/NO Please indicate your level of aggrement and disagreement with each of these statements on “X” mark in the box of your answer. Statements Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Environmental issues attract me There is a connection between CSR and VET CSR Activities rise awareness Our school has a CSR policy REPKON*1 has sustainable goals such as reducing footprints and conserving resources According to the survey, out of 29 students: 28 think that every company should adopt their policy to CSR, 15 students like to be volunteer on environmental issues, 20 students eager to take responsibilities, 23 students never throw rubbish around, 25 students think that there is a connection between the CSR and VET, 27 agree that CSR activities raise awareness, 28 think that the school has a CSR policy, 23 think that REPKON has sustainable goals, 14students are not concerned with environmental issues. 1 REPKON is a provider of turn-key complete production plants for the metal forming sector as well as a designer, manufacturer and supplier of key metal forming machines for the global market, with a well established reputation for outstanding performance. REPKON is a key partner (of Şile Ayet Azer Aran Defence Industry Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School.
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