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Updated in [July 11th, 2023]

Develop the skills to examine sustainable development with all learners

As part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals schools and universities have a responsibility to educate all learners on sustainability

On this three-week course you'll gain an overview of the key issues relating to sustainability and how to deliver this knowledge whether you teach in schools or higher education

Explore global sustainability issues with specialist guidance from the Institute of Education at UCL

Learning from the experts at the Development Education Research Centre (DERC) within IOE you'll discover the fundamentals of ESD and its related themes You'll also explore issues and debates relating to ESD research and policy

With this understanding you'll have the confidence to pitch this knowledge at the correct level for your learners

Learn how to incorporate sustainable development education into your teaching practice

You'll assess teaching approaches to ESD and discuss the merits of each in practice You'll also investigate the challenges educators face when teaching ESD

By doing so you'll discover best practice from around the world and gain the skills to plan your own ESD introduction

Enhance your ESD teaching resources with worldwide peer collaboration

With a global network of educators learning alongside you you'll encounter diverse perspectives and unique practices of ESD You'll also explore a range of learning resources guides and activities to help develop your own ESD plan

With these skills and materials you'll be able to create an engaging and enlightening program of ESD teaching for your own learners

By the end of this course you'll understand the key global issues of ESD and how they are being addressed worldwide You'll also have learned key techniques to embed this learning into your own curriculum

This course is designed for educators working in schools or higher education institutions around the world who want to improve their knowledge of education and sustainable development It will also be useful if you would like to share best practice with others in a global context