Template: Research on contemporary best-practice environmental responsibility in ECEC

For each of the following areas, provide an example of best practice that is currently being implemented in an early childhood education and care setting
regarding environmental responsibility (ER) and cite the reference from which you accessed your information.

Learner’s Full Name: Rozi Rana Date: 22/03/2023

ER focal area Example of best-practice Reference citation and link

Aussiechildcarenetwork
Curriculum
Gardening

Use eco-friendly materials like wooden toys, clay, string, fabric, etc. Aussiechildcarenetwork
Eco-friendly
material usage
Use a washing line to dry clothes rather than a dryer. Turn off lights during the
Responsible Aussiechildcarenetwork
day.
energy usage

Educate children on water saving. Install rain water tank for water play and
Responsible Aussiechildcarenetwork
gardening.
water usage

Reuse old magazines for cutting Aussiechildcarenetwork

Recycling

Switch to environmentally friendly products. Aussiechildcarenetwork

Toxins
reduction

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 Use old pots and pans in the sandpit Aussiechildcarenetwork
Upcycling

Waste purchase only recyclable paper towel and toilet. paper Aussiechildcarenetwork
management
(including food)

Strategies for improving children’s understanding of the following:

Reading books about growing and preparing food.
Growing and Aussiechildcarenetwork
preparing food Having a discussion about where the food comes from

Introducing recycling bin and getting children to use them on regular basis Aussiechildcarenetwork
Recycling

Talking to children about the waste management. Introducing compost bin Aussiechildcarenetwork
Waste
reduction
Reusing old water in the garden. Installing rain water tank. Aussiechildcarenetwork
Reduction of
water usage
Turning off lights when not in use. Using energy efficient appliances. Aussiechildcarenetwork
Reduction of
energy usage

From the information gathered, identify two (2) environmental responsibility (ER) practices you could incorporate in your ER plan. Assess the feasibility, benefits
and risks associated if you were to implement them.

ER practice’s Feasibility Benefits Risks

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 Children learn to use
1. Recycling easy It may be unhygenic.
recycling bin as part of their
daily practice.

Children learn to take care of Plants might attract pests. Children

2. Gardening medium
their environment mights get scrapes and cuts from
gardening tools

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