MTU Montessori Education students showcase resources and approaches for teaching Sustainable Development in Early Years settings.

Changemakers!

A showcase exhibition at the James Barry Exhibition Centre, MTU Bishopstown Campus

Showcase exhibition launch:  Wednesday 11th December, 12pm

Exhibition continues: Wednesday 11th, 1-4pm, Thursday 12th ,10am-4pm

This exhibition presents the innovative and thought-provoking work of 4th year students from the B.Ed. (Hons) in Montessori Education at MTU. It highlights their engagement with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), showcasing how they have integrated key principles of sustainability, environmental consciousness, and social responsibility into their educational practices. Through a variety of creative projects, the exhibition illustrates how these future educators are embracing Montessori philosophy to foster a deep understanding of sustainability, preparing young learners to become active, informed, and compassionate global citizens.

The project, devised by Dr Annie Cummins, Lecturer in Montessori Education and Early Childhood Education and Care at MTU's Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, was supported by development funding from the N-TUTORR national programme.

IMAGE DETAILS:

Image: Planting native Irish trees [photographer: Taylor Armstrong]

Helena Walsh delivering a workshop on planting native Irish trees. Helena is involved with Trees Please, a Cork based charity organisation that grow and distribute native trees.

Image: SDGs and picture books [Photographer: Taylor Armstrong]

Children’s literature is a great way to explore important global issues. This collection of picture books was carefully selected to encourage children to engage with the SDGs.

Image: Biodiversity Conservation training at Fota [Photographer: Taylor Armstrong]

Lynda McSweeney, Head of Education, from Fota Education, Conservation and Research Centre, delivering training to Montessori Students on biodiversity conservation.