Time to complete: 12 hours
Age: Aimed at Transition Years
TY Module on Sustainable Development
About this Course
This 12-lesson course is an exploration of the various subjects of Sustainable Development. Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and some of the issues facing the world today, including climate justice, biodiversity loss and waste, and modern issues like eco-anxiety and technology. Learn how to carry out a self-reflection to explore your values, to see what global development issues matter to you and how you can make a difference.
Why do this course?
Sustainable global development affects every one of us, and we all need to play our part in achieving it. Learning about the various aspects of sustainable development can help identify what we value most and how we can bring about change in our own lives, our communities and our world, to help tackle global issues like climate change, inequality and biodiversity loss. We believe young people play a crucial role in combatting these issues because of their innovation and passion to bring about change for the better. A better understanding of sustainable development can help young people to choose an issue that matters to them and take action.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what sustainable development is and be able to discuss some global development issues.
- Be able to engage in self-reflection and identify your values.
- Have developed your confidence in teamwork and critical thinking.
- Have gained the tools needed to take action and bring about change for your world.
A note to teachers
This course is a wonderful opportunity to enhance student interaction within the class, strengthening teamwork skills, building students’ confidence to engage in discussions with classmates, as well as learning how to become peer educators! With each lesson designed to fit in a 1-hour class, this course is particularly suited to Transition Year students who want to build their knowledge of environmental and social issues and solutions, develop skills for creating change and boost student interaction.
We have integrated group activities that encourage students to engage in group work, to question and think critically, and to discuss the various topics covered. Our Teacher Handbook will act as a guide to help teachers facilitate these activities so that the students can get the most out of them. You can download it in the “Materials” tab in the first lesson.
Ready to learn about Sustainable Development? Click “Take this Course” above and let’s get started!