Join us from 30 March until 3 May 2026 for a facilitated run of this course where you will have the opportunity to interact with our team from University of Edinburgh and Learning for Sustainability Scotland.
Learning for Sustainable Futures
Learning for Sustainable Futures
Instructor: Beth Christie
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Critically reflect upon understandings of the range, scope and nature of 'sustainability'; and consider the role of personal values and frameworks.
Explore the way in which systems, connections and factors such as intersectionality influence the impact of sustainability issues.
Investigate how we might move towards action within our own 'spheres of influence'.
Examine and reflect on teaching and learning approaches to sustainability.
Skills you'll gain
- Sustainability Standards
- Self-Awareness
- Teaching
- Community Development
- Environmental Issue
- Social Impact
- Lifelong Learning
- Socioeconomics
- Systems Thinking
- Discussion Facilitation
- Action Oriented
- Sustainable Development
- Education and Training
- Pedagogy
- Cultural Diversity
- Visionary
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Details to know
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
This week, we explore the ecological, geological, societal and historical context for our growing awareness of sustainability and the need for action.
What's included
3 videos14 readings6 discussion prompts
This week, we reflect on the role of personal values and frameworks for thinking when moving towards action.
What's included
6 videos10 readings4 discussion prompts
This week, we will explore systems and connections.
What's included
8 readings4 discussion prompts
This week, we will consider how we might move towards action within the context of our own sphere of influence.
What's included
2 videos8 readings4 discussion prompts
We consider how you may begin to think about future planning and possible actions that you may wish to take.
What's included
5 videos9 readings4 discussion prompts
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