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Sustainable Wellbeing: A Values-Based Approach to Education and Our Planet JESSICA TUDOS, M.SC., M.ED., OCT, CLEAN AIR CHAMPION

Living Large

Living Sustainably Happy

Presentation Outline

• Introduction of Clean Air Champions (CAC) & presenter Jessica Tudos

• Showcase how CAC integrates SW into its programming & outreach

• Discuss impact of SW and future of education

• Engage in an experiential activity to demonstrate SW in action

• Discuss how SW can be used as an innovative & engaging educational tool across disciplines

• Highlight trends and future possibilities for CAC and SW movement

Clean Air Champions’ Mission….

Improve air quality by working

with respected athletes to

educate and inspire Canadians

to adopt practices and lifestyles

that enhance both environmental

and personal health.

The Heart and Soul of CAC… Our Champions

Dedicated, passionate athlete role models

inspiring Canadians of all ages

Clean Air Champion Jessica Tudos

Way Back When...

Educator & CAC Champion Jessica Tudos

• Clean Air Champion since 2003• 1984 Olympian, Gymnastics, Los Angeles• Educator, OCT secondary teacher, Facilitator• Founder of kika creative – Ideas into Action through

Education & Community Engagement

“We must understand our shared fate, and embrace sustainable development as a common commitment to decency for all human beings, today and in the future.”

~ Jeffrey Sachs

Clean Air

Sustainable Happiness

Minimal Climate Change

Active, Healthy Citizens

Now… Our Vision for the Future

CAC Programs and Services

Three Curriculum Programs:

Other:

• Partner Events and Campaigns• Collaborative Programs• Media – PSAs, videos, web & social media

Property:

• Smell of citrus

• The first snow fall

• A good conversation

• The smell of lilacs

• Hearing my favourite song

• A special glance

• Skiing a fresh line of perfect powder

• Watching a thunderstorm on the porch

• Hugs from those you love

What Makes Us Happy?

What’s on your Bliss List?

Credit: Dr. Catherine O’Brien

Terminology

21st Century Learners & Global Citizens

Gross National

Happiness

Authentic Happiness

Positive Psycholog

y

Sustainable

Wellbeing

Youth and Happiness

The average pre-schooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day.

That number drops to 15 times a day by age 35.

• It is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder - the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide

• Today, approximately 5% of male youth and 12% of female youth, age 12 to 19, have experienced a major depressive episode

• The total number of 12-19 year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is a staggering 3.2 million

Canadian Mental Health Association

Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing

Nature Deficit Disorder?

Who is Teaching Happiness?

Social Comparisons

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Material wealth beyond a basic

income level does not

contribute significantly to

wellbeing and life satisfaction.

Ed Diener and Martin Seligman, “Beyond Money: Toward an Economy of Well-Being”, Psychological

Science in the Public Interest, 2004.

Wellbeing, Happiness and Health

Research from eight different types of health and happiness

studies show positive emotions and enjoyment of life contribute to better health and a longer lifespan.

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

Happy: The Movie

Canadian & Global Wellbeing Initiatives

UN Happiness Resolution – Establish Gross National Happiness (GNP) as measure of national progress – part of Millennium Development Goals

UN Meeting New York April 2012 – Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm

Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) – 8 Domains of Wellbeing (University of Waterloo)

The Happy Planet Index – Combines environmental impact

with wellbeing to measure long, happy lives by country

Studies find a correlation between self-reported high levels of happiness and inclination to engage in environmentally-friendly behaviour such as active transportation and recycling.

Choices related to what we eat and drink

How we transport ourselves

What we wear

How we relate to one another

Choosing Sustainable Wellbeing

Sustainable Happiness Sustainable Happiness

Happiness that contributes to individual,

community, and/or

global well-being

and does not

exploit other people,

the environment, or

future generations.

Dr. Catherine O’BrienPhoto: Sean Murray

Believing is not enough: There is disparity between interest and involvement.

Clear pathways: Provide direction, encouragement and flexibility.

Activation strategies: Technology-based, social networks, fun projects with friends, acting on learning, classroom as community.

How to Engage Youth in Wellbeing and Sustainability

Activity: Interdependence Map

From Dr. Catherine O’Brien’s Sustainable Happiness and Health Education Teacher’s Guide

Connecting the Dots

Three Curriculum-Connected Programs:

CAC Video

Stand up if you…

HSBC Clean Air Achievers

Grades 5 – 9 (Bilingual)

Program Goals:

1. Educate – Transportation, air quality, climate change and health

2. Increase – Sustainable and active transportation (biking, walking, carpooling etc.)

3. Reduce - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Includes:

• Unique website with GHG calculator (Trip Tracker)

• 18 curriculum-linked activities

• Champion presentation to launch the program

• Winning schools get prize money and return

visit from Champion

Measuring Behaviour

Trip Tracker - Online C02 calculator

Individual Progress Reports

High School Climate Challenge

Grades 9 to 12

Program Goals:

1. Educate youth about the environmental

footprint of their school and individuals.

2. Empower and engage youth to take a

leadership role in measuring (auditing)

greenhouse gas emissions at their school.

3. Foster action via plans and activities

Online HSCC carbon audit tool to support

students in developing realistic action plans.

Heating

Electricity

Water

Waste

Community & Health

Paper

Bottled Water

Greens

Transportation

Refrigerants

Measure & Action Themes

140 ACTIONS

Data Reports

Air Aware

PROTECT - Health by avoiding negative impacts (triggers) and using tools such as AQHI and Air Aware resources

INSPIRE – Lifestyle changes - adopt healthier, more active, less fossil fuel dependent lifestyles

EDUCATE – Air quality and lung disease, primarily asthma and allergy

Includes: • Interactive Champion presentation• Outdoor learning module• Curriculum-connected activities

• Science• Health• Physical Education• Social Studies• Geography

Program Goals:

Air Aware Program

Athletes

Asthma/Allergies

Air Quality

Active Lifestyles

Three Target Groups

1. Schools – grades 6-12 & postsecondary

2. Sport and Recreation Groups

3. Coaches – all levels

Improved Health, Happiness and Wellbeing

Less Air PollutantsHealthier, Happier, Safer Communities

Less Global Warming & Climate Change

A Positive Cycle

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What Can We Do as Educators?

Sustainable Wellbeing in

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Contact InformationJESSICA TUDOS, M.Ed., OCT, CLEAN AIR CHAMPION EDUCATOR

jessica@kikacreative.com * www.kikacreative.com

info@cleanairchampions.ca * www.cleanairchampions.ca

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Athletes Inspiring Action for the Environment