Larry Byrnes's Page

Subject area expertise

Teacher Education
History and Philosophy of Education
Social Studies
Education for Sustainable Development

Grade level(s) taught

grade 7, post secondary

Present status

Retired Educator

Language(s) you can instruct in

English

Number of years teaching experience

greater than 20

Skills & Interests

Currently teaching courses on ecological literacy. Currently developing a curriculum that integrates civic education, ecological literacy, and the principles of the Earth Charter.

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

Although I have not worked in other countries I have extensive experience working with educators from other countries. For example, I was project director for the Swiss International Teacher Program and currently serve as the Florida Liaison for the Swiss Assistant Teacher program. I was also actively involved in UNESCO "Reorienting Teacher Education Towards Sustainable Development" program. This program took me to a number of countries to meet with educators and government officials.

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

curriculum development, evaluation measurements, organisational partnerships

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

I was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario and have retained a keen interest in Canadian Studies for decades. I am a member of TWB international and was delighted to learn there was a TWB Canada.

My B.A is in Social Science
My M.A is in History with a specialty in Canadian Studies
My Ph.D is in History and Philosophy of Education
I have worked in higher education for 40 years with 27 as a Dean of Education