Education For Sustainable Development Course
Education For Sustainable Development Course for teachers
Education For Sustainable Development Course description
DESCRIPTION
Sustainable Development Education is a transformative course designed to empower educators, trainers, and professionals working with communities to address the urgent challenges facing our planet. By aligning with UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this program equips participants with the tools, knowledge, and values to inspire actionable change. Through interactive workshops, practical activities, and cross-disciplinary approaches, participants will learn how to integrate sustainability concepts into their fields, create impactful lesson plans, and promote responsible decision-making for a better future.
Objectives of the Education For Sustainable Development Course for teachers
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relevance to global and local challenges.
- Explore UNESCO’s approach to addressing urgent environmental, economic, and social issues.
- Equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to promote sustainable living and decision-making.
- Develop strategies for integrating sustainable development principles into various fields of education and practice.
- Foster a sense of responsibility and actionable change through smart, responsible choices for the future.
- Engage in collaborative learning to exchange ideas and best practices for sustainability education.
- Enhance communication and intercultural awareness for global cooperation on sustainability efforts.
- Learn methods to incorporate sustainability education into various subjects and classroom practices.
- Develop lesson plans and teaching activities that integrate sustainability concepts across disciplines.
- Explore tools, resources, and strategies to inspire students to take action on sustainability issues.
- Collaborate with peers to share insights, experiences, and best practices
- Exchange ideas, experiences, materials, and cross-cultural practices with colleagues
- Improve language and communication skills
- Increase international cooperation and intercultural awareness
Schedule for the Education For Sustainable Development Course
SCHEDULE
Day 1 / 09:00 – 14:00: Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Icebreaking activities: Getting to know participants and their connection to sustainability
- Overview of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The importance of sustainability in education and daily life
- UNESCO’s response to environmental, economic, and societal challenges
- Group discussion: Identifying local sustainability challenges and opportunities
- Practical exercise: Brainstorming ideas for classroom activities related to SDGs
Day 2 / 09:00 – 14:00: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action
- Understanding climate change and its impacts on ecosystems and societies
- Exploring sustainable practices to reduce environmental footprints
- Strategies for promoting biodiversity conservation and renewable energy use
- Case studies: Successful environmental sustainability initiatives from around the world
- Group activity: Designing a small-scale project to address environmental challenges
- Educational practices: Integrating climate action and environmental sustainability into science and geography lessons
Day 3 / 09:00 – 14:00: Economic and Social Dimensions of Sustainability
- The role of education in reducing inequalities and promoting inclusive growth
- Exploring sustainable economic practices for long-term prosperity
- Addressing social justice and equality through sustainable development
- Strategies for creating partnerships and engaging communities in sustainability
- Practical exercise: Identifying sustainable practices in participants’ professional and personal lives
- Educational practices: Incorporating sustainability themes into social studies, economics, and civic education
Day 4 / 09:00 – 14:00: Integrating Sustainable Development Education
- Best practices for embedding sustainability in educational programs and activities
- Developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for sustainability
- Exploring cross-disciplinary approaches to sustainability education
- Group workshop: Creating sustainability-focused lesson plans or training modules
- Peer feedback and refinement of plans or modules
- Educational practices: Using project-based learning to teach sustainability concepts across subjects
Day 5 / 09:00 – 14:00: Action Plan, Collaboration, and Future Impact
- Action plan creation: Participants develop strategies to implement sustainable practices in their fields
- Peer presentations: Sharing and discussing action plans
- Feedback session: Collaborative improvements to action plans
- Reflection and group discussion: Inspiring responsibility and leadership for sustainability
- Educational practices: Designing cross-curricular projects that connect sustainability goals with real-world applications
- Course evaluations: Participant feedback and personal takeaways
- Certificate ceremony: Celebrating achievements and commitment to sustainable development
- DURATION
5 days – 25 hours
* Please contact us for 7, 10, 14, 21 days courses!
- FEE
* Materials, certificates and cultural activities included!
- SESSIONS
*Other course days are available, please ask for specific dates.
- MÁLAGA, SP
17.03.2025 – 21.03.2025 – confirmed
28.07.2025 – 01.08.2025 – confirmed
24.11.2025 – 28.11.2025 – confirmed
* Our teacher training courses can fully be funded by Erasmus+ program.
* Please contact us for all inclusive options or specific services depending on your needs and preferences.
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