Erasmus Course - Integrating sustainability competencies in education
Sustainability as a kye element of modern education, equips students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to address global challenges. This course is designed for educators and teachers who want to embed sustainability competencies into their curriculum. Ƶ us to gain practical strategies for integrating sustainability in your activity.
Description
Module 1: Foundations of sustainability
Fundamental concepts of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Key frameworks: UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development and European GreenComp model
Module 2: Curriculum design
Strategies for integrating sustainability through interdisciplinary approaches. Examine case studies and develop lesson plans and cross-curricular projects that promote sustainability
Module 3: Innovative teaching methodologies
Project-based learning, create impact plan, use digital tools to foster critical thinking and problem-solving
Module 4: Assess sustainability competencies
Explore qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques, rubrics, self-assessment methods, and performance-based evaluation
Module 5: Implement and scale up
Develop action plans to embed sustainability education within institutions and foster collaboration with stakeholders
*For groups, the duration and curriculum are flexible upon prior request
Ƶing objectives
On successful completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Understand key concepts related to sustainability and their relevance across various disciplines
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Integrate sustainability competencies into lesson plans and curricula
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Apply project-based and experiential learning strategies to engage students
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Compare different sustainability frameworks and methodologies to determine their applicability in diverse educational contexts
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Assess the effectiveness of sustainability-focused teaching strategies and their impact on student learning
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Develop innovative interdisciplinary learning activities that promote sustainability awareness and actionable initiatives
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Design an assessment framework to measure students' acquisition of sustainability competencies
Methodology & assessment
This course employs a blended learning approach, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. Participants will engage in:
• Interactive lectures and facilitated discussions
• Case studies and real-world examples analysis
• Project-based learning (PBL) to develop lesson plans
• Collaborative activities to design an impact plan
• Use digital tools to enhance sustainability education and increase engagement
• Reflective practice for self-assessment and critical thinking, supported by constructive feedback
Assessment
The assessment strategy combines formative and summative approaches. Participants will be evaluated through:
• Development of lesson plans integrating sustainability competencies
• Analysis and evaluation of real-world sustainability initiatives and their impact on education
• Peer feedback and reflective practice
• Final project comprising a sustainability-focused learning activity and a corresponding assessment framework
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Participants will have access to a range of resources:
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Course handouts, reading materials, and sustainability framework documents (acces to Google Drive)
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Digital collaboration platforms (Padlet) for group work and project development
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Interactive tools for lesson planning and project-based learning (Canva and Trello)
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; to support the whole-school approach to sustainability integration
Certification details
Participants who successfully complete the course and the evaluation process will receive an Attendance Certificate issued by the hosting organization, detailing the course title, program, and schedule.
Additionally, upon request from the sending organization, a Europass Mobility Certificate can be provided.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
The course package includes:
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Training materials in electronic format
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Coffee breaks during the training sessions
•&Բ;&Բ;&Բ; Networking and cultural visits
We support the dissemination of this activity with social media posts and a blog article to increase visibility.
Please note: the package does not include accommodation, meals, or travel expenses.
The course will take place at the Training Centre, which also offers accommodation facilities for groups. Further details are available upon request -
Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Participants may cancel their registration up to 15 days before the start of the course with a full refund. Cancellations made after this deadline may be subject to a partial refund or reschedule, depending on the timing and circumstances.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherCareers Councillor
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Ƶing time:20-25 hours
