ECE SIG Webinar

Title:

Reducing food waste where children live, learn and play: Future directions for policy and practice in high and middle-income countries

When:

May 14, 2024, 1100 UTC

Video:

Who:

Speakers:

Prof Jess Haines, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Mrs Audrey Elford, Institute for Physical Nutrition and Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia,

Dr. Yolande Smit, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa,

Moderators:

Dr Penelope Love, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia,

Abstract

Purpose:

To describe observational and intervention research from high- and middle-income countries that is aimed at reducing food waste in settings where children live, learn, and play.

Rationale:

Food waste is a major driver of climate change and biodiversity loss. In developed countries, most food waste occurs in home and food service settings. Given the labor and resource costs accrued across the supply chain, food discarded in these consumer environments is the most costly to the environment and economies. Since childhood is a critical period in the life course, it is important to equip the next generation in developing food conservation habits in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Objectives:

1. Describe the environmental, economic, and nutritional impact of global food waste.
2. Summarize current evidence on approaches to reduce food waste and increase food waste awareness.
3. Identify strategies, key considerations, and tools to reduce food waste in high and middle income countries
4. Discuss policy and practice implications of research findings and future research directions.

Co-Chairs:

Dr Rachel Jones (University of Wollongong) – rachelj@uow.edu.au

Dr Penny Love (Deakin University) – penny.love@deakin.edu.au

Officers:

Dr Avril Johnstone (University of Glasgow) – avril.johnstone@glasgow.ac.uk

Dr Alice Grady (University of Newcastle) – alice.grady@health.nsw.gov.au

Dr Brianne Bruijns (University of Western Ontario) – bbruijns@uwo.ca

Dr Leigh Vanderloo (ParticipACTION) – lvanderloo@participACTION.com

Dr Clarice Martins (University of Porto) – claricemartinsufpb@gmail.com

Divya Patel, PhD candidate (University of Oklahoma) – Divya-K-Patel@ouhsc.edu

Audrey Elford, PhD candidate (Deakin University) – a.elford@deakin.edu.au

Title:

Outdoor and Nature Play; a global look at research, policy and practice

Webinar Recording click [HERE]:

When:

March 30, 2023, 20:00 GMT

Who:

Speakers:

Mariana Brussoni, University of British Columbia (Canada)

Mairi Ferris, Thrive Outdoors Scotland

Fiona Harris, Practice Facilitator, KU Children’s Services

Moderators:

Brianne Bruijns, Western University

Leigh Vanderloo, ParticipACTION

Abstract

“The outdoors offers limitless potential to young children. It becomes a place where they can go to relax their mind, to be inspired and to deep dive into the world of imagination. It’s a place where they can design, create and explore. The possibilities are endless.”

(Angela Hanscom)

This 75-minute webinar, organised by ISBNPA ECE SIG, will include a discussion from international experts currently working in the field of outdoor play/nature play. Professor Mariana Brussoni (Canada) will provide an overview of the latest research. Mairi Ferris from Thrive Outdoors (Scotland) will discuss the power of position statements and policy relating to outdoor play/nature play. Fiona Harris (Australia) will discuss how nature play/outdoor play can be successfully implemented in Early Childhood Education. She will explore the ins and outs of beach Kinder. Drs Leigh Vanderloo and Brianne Bruijns will engage the audience and panel speakers in a lively discussion. Please join us on the 30th March 2023, 20:00 GMT to be inspired.

Topic

The WHO Early Childhood Education and Care Standards and Toolkit: A global view

When

March 23, 2022

2000-2130 GMT

Registration

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ArkG1rXgS0qJQ0fAiEm7wQ

Reference material to support the webinar

February 20, 2020, 20:00 GMT

Title:

Screen time in Early Childhood Education – good, bad or both?

Speakers:

Professor Sonia Livingstone London School of Economics 

Associate Professor Kristi Adamo University of Ottowa

Moderators:

Professor Stewart Trost Queensland University of Technology 

SIG Chair:

Anne Martin

Abstract:

Screens are now ubiquitous in the lives of children. Handheld devices have been embraced in the Early Childhood Education, allowing access to information to support learning. However concerns about duration of exposure to screen time and potential detrimental effects remain front of mind. This webinar explores the pros and cons of screen time in ECE, prompting participants to consider implications for research and practice, and how best to enhance outcomes for children across the domains of health and education.

Moderator: Prof Stewart Trost, Australia 

1st speaker: Pros: Prof Sonia Livingstone, United Kingdom  

2nd speaker: Cons: A/Prof Kristi Adamo, Canada