Sustainable Teaching and School Management

Sustainability
Duration:
20 Hours (5 Days)
Language:
English
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Course Overview

This course offers a hands-on approach to integrating sustainability into teaching practices and school management. Participants will explore practical strategies to embed environmental education, social responsibility, and sustainable development goals within their classrooms and school communities. Through reflective activities, collaborative discussions, and real-world case studies, educators and school leaders will develop the skills needed to create and lead sustainable schools. The course emphasizes adaptable solutions tailored to diverse educational contexts, empowering participants to foster a culture of sustainability that benefits students, staff, and the wider community.

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Course Objectives
  • Understand the core principles of sustainability in education and school management.
  • Develop and implement sustainable teaching practices that engage students in environmental and social issues.
  • Apply strategies for managing schools in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient manner.
  • Foster a culture of sustainability within the school community, including staff, students, and parents.
  • Integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into school policies and curricula.
  • Use reflective practices to evaluate and improve sustainability initiatives.
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to promote sustainable change.
Schedule

Module 1: Advanced Foundations of Sustainability in Education

  • In-depth exploration of environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability
  • Critical analysis of education’s transformative role in sustainable development
  • Detailed study of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their school relevance
  • Case studies of successful sustainable education initiatives locally and globally
  • Ethical reflection on leadership and responsibility in sustainability education

Module 2: Transformative Pedagogical Practices for Sustainability

  • Innovative methodologies for interdisciplinary sustainability education
  • Active, critical, and project-based learning linked to real-world and community issues
  • Formative and summative assessment of sustainability competencies
  • Inclusion, equity, and diversity in sustainable teaching practices

Module 3: Leadership and Mobilization for Sustainable School Culture

  • Advanced leadership models for systemic and cultural change
  • Strategies to engage the entire school community: students, staff, families, and partners
  • Developing communication and advocacy skills for sustainability
  • Creating and sustaining sustainability networks, groups, and campaigns

Module 4: Strategic and Innovative Resource Management

  • Planning and implementing energy and water efficiency measures
  • Waste management and promotion of circular economy principles in schools
  • Sustainable procurement policies and ethical supply chains
  • Initiatives to promote biodiversity and green educational spaces

Module 5: Policy Development, Evaluation, and Monitoring

  • Formulating school sustainability policies with democratic participation
  • Continuous evaluation systems and tools to monitor progress
  • Financial management and resource mobilization for sustainability projects
  • Transparency, accountability, and reporting of sustainability outcomes

Module 6: Socioeconomic and Cultural Inclusion in Sustainability

  • Understanding social and cultural dimensions of sustainability
  • Strategies to promote inclusion and equity in sustainable practices
  • Intercultural approaches and broad community participation

Module 7: Emerging Technologies and Innovation in Sustainable Education

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and other technologies in education and management
  • Digital tools for teaching, collaboration, and environmental awareness
  • Maker spaces, citizen science, and inquiry-based learning
  • Assessing environmental and ethical impacts of educational technologies

Module 8: Communication, Advocacy, and Change Agent Development

  • Advanced techniques for communicating sustainability initiatives and results
  • Engaging diverse audiences and building effective narratives
  • Training student leaders and educators as sustainability multipliers
  • Strategies for local, regional, and global advocacy

Module 9: Final Project – Comprehensive School Sustainability Strategic Plan

  • Detailed diagnosis of the current sustainability status of the school
  • Development of a realistic, multidimensional strategic sustainability plan
  • Setting SMART goals, key performance indicators, and evaluation frameworks
  • Preparing professional presentations for stakeholders and implementation processes
  • Planning for ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement

 

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Price

Each quotation is personalized and depends on several factors, such as the number of participants, the number of training hours, the location of the course, and any additional services requested.
The training can be funded through programs such as Erasmus+ (KA1 – Learning Mobility), among other European support mechanisms. For more information about funding, participants should contact their sending organization or their country’s National Agency directly.

Important Info

Certificate

A Certificate of Participation is awarded to participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions and demonstrate consistent engagement and commitment throughout the training.

Schedule

The time of classes, whether in the morning or afternoon is determined by the provider. The schedule may vary considerably based on participants’ preferences and the trainer’s discretion regarding any modifications.

Cultural activities
Equipment

Bring a laptop or tablet to use during the sessions.

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