Empowering Educators: A Journey into Sustainable Teaching and Learning

Course Objectives

• Define Sustainability in an Educational Context .
• Integrate Sustainability Across Subjects.
• Implement Project-Based Learning for Sustainability.
• Create Eco-Friendly Learning Environments. 
• Promote Outdoor Education for Sustainability. 
• Foster Community Engagement and Partnerships.
• Cultivate Social Responsibility and Global Citizenship. 
• Assess Sustainable Learning Outcomes. 
• Measure the Impact of Educational Initiatives.

Schedule

Day 1: 

• Introduction to Sustainability in Education.
• Definition of sustainability in the context of education.
• Importance of incorporating sustainability in educational practices.
• Overview of global sustainability goals (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals).
• Identification of environmental, social, and economic challenges.
• Exploration of opportunities for positive impact through education.
• Case studies highlighting successful sustainability initiatives in education.

Day 2: 

• Curriculum Integration for Sustainable Education.
• Integrating sustainability across various subjects.
• Developing interdisciplinary projects and activities.
• Aligning curriculum with local and global sustainability goals.
• Introduction to Project-Based Learning for Sustainability.
• Designing and implementing sustainability-focused PBL activities.
• Sharing examples of successful sustainability projects in educational settings.

Day 3: 

• Sustainable School Infrastructure.
• Creating eco-friendly and energy-efficient learning spaces.
• Implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.
• Promoting sustainable practices within the school community.
• Exploring the benefits of outdoor education.
• Designing outdoor learning experiences with a focus on sustainability.
• Integrating nature-based activities into the curriculum.

Day 4:

• Engaging with Local Communities.
• The role of schools in fostering community sustainability.
• Building partnerships with local organizations and businesses.
• Developing community-based projects and initiatives.
• Teaching social responsibility and global citizenship.
• Connecting students with global sustainability issues.
• Facilitating cross-cultural collaborations for sustainable education.

 Day 5:

• Assessing Sustainable Learning Outcomes.
• Strategies for evaluating sustainability knowledge and skills.
• Incorporating sustainability into assessment methods.
• Using data to measure the impact of sustainable education initiatives.
• Developing a personalized action plan for sustainable education.
• Setting goals and milestones.
• Creating a network for ongoing support and collaboration.
•  Course evaluation and Feedback.

*Please note that program content may be subject to change based on input from our trainers.