Sustainability in Education

Overview

As school teachers and leaders, the role you play in shaping the attitudes and behaviours of future generations cannot be overstated. Building a sustainable future begins with educating young minds on the long and short-term benefits of achieving net zero and how, as individuals, we all have a part to play in environmental, social, and economic change.

Building and delivering an eco-conscious curriculum helps to shape attitudes for the future. It also brings awareness around the ‘climate change conundrum’ into the school setting. Creating a sustainable school will challenge, inspire, and give context and relevance to all aspects of your school’s curriculum.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Explain the principles of sustainability and their relevance in the context of education
• Describe how to create engaging and interactive lesson plans that promote sustainable behaviours, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students
• Recognise ways in which you can integrate sustainability concepts into teaching approachesto infuse environmental consciousness into the curriculum

Why should I take this course

This course is for teaching staff. It’ll guide you through the principles of sustainability and demonstrate how these relate to education and can be incorporated into the curriculum. The knowledge gained from taking this course will help you create engaging, hands-on lesson plans that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking among your students.