Compass Education

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2021-10-25 - 2021-12-12 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom, this course is for you!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of 3 and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: October 24
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Systems Thinking for Sustainability in the Classroom: Introduction to the Compass Tools
2021-09-22 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia Public Schools
This one-day workshop has been developed to enable schools to efficiently and effectively introduce educators, administrators and support staff to the fundamentals of sustainability and systems thinking. The process is designed to scaffold learners in systems processes through the introduction of two of the most important and useful systems thinking tools; the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg. Participants are encouraged to put their learning into immediate practice in the design of a lesson or project plan.
If you would like to request our team to run this workshop at your school, please contact team@compasseducation.org. It is available on-site and online.

Global Citizenship Collective Meetup
2021-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online Event
Are you a global citizen?
Are you interested in global citizenship education?
Want to enhance your teaching with a global citizenship lens? Come learn from a collective of global citizenship educators bringing the SDGs to any classroom, school & community!

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World: A Systems Thinking Approach
2021-08-23 - 2021-10-10 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom, this course is for you!
Discounts are available for school cohorts registration of 3 and more. Scholarships are available for public school educators and by application.
Registration deadline: August 22
Inquiries: team@compasseducation.org

Partner Power Summit
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-09 | Online Event
The upcoming Partner Power Summit is sure to be another outstanding event. This year the theme for the event is Protecting Biodiversity with the intention to improve collaboration to protect biodiversity and reverse the sixth mass extinction. Compass will be a featured presenter offering two days of interactive workshops illustrating the ways that the Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg can contribute to students’ understanding of biodiversity and action for change. Approximately 1,000 students and teachers are expected at this event!

Compass Community Chat: How to Apply System Leverage Points
2021-06-26 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Online Event
Join us for this lively exploration into how to apply systems leverage points. Robert Steele, Compass Education’s Founder and President of the Board will be sharing his experience and answering questions. After Robert shares, the rest of our session will be open for Q&A and for other members of our community to share their experiences and ideas.

Level 1 Online Course: June-August Cohort
2021-06-21 - 2021-08-08 | Online Event
This course is a seven-week cohort-based, (mostly) asynchronous, facilitator guided course, using both independent and collaborative learning methods. Participants will explore the concept of sustainability with specific emphasis on the role of education and the use of systems thinking to enhance student learning. Systems thinking tools and methods will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to explore their practical application. Whether you’re running a school or facilitating a conversation in the classroom, this course is for you!
Registration deadline: June 20

Compass Community Chat: Systems Thinking, Compass Tools and Youth Agency
2021-06-12 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Online Event
Join us for this lively exploration into how teachers/educators work with student leaders in utilising Compass Education tools towards meaningful actions and sustainability. Cindy Chen, Compass Trainer and MYP Sciences/DP ESS Teacher and Secondary Service Coordinator at NIST International School Thailand will be sharing her experience and answering questions. Our Compass youth leaders, Nestor and Sesame, will be joining Cindy and sharing stories of how they are able to make a difference with the tools with the support of their teachers.

Compass Community Chat with Lynda Rolph
2021-05-29 11:00 - 11:45 UTC | Online Event
Join us for this lively exploration into using the Sustainability Compass to Structure Community Investigations for Middle and Primary learners. Lynda Rolph, Compass Trainer and Head of Community at Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, Thailand will be sharing her experience and answering questions.

Compass Chat with Gitanjali Paul
2021-05-15 11:30 - 12:15 UTC | Online Event
Join Compass Educator and High School History teacher, Gitanjali Paul to explore Systems Thinking and Social Emotional Learning. This is a casual conversation to discuss how to incorporate systems tools in your classroom while supporting learning in a holistic and responsive way.
