CONT917: Teaching Through a Sustainable Development Goals Lens

Course Schedule

Course Description

What does it mean to have a global mindset? What are the roles and responsibilities of global citizens? How can we teach students about global concepts in relevant ways and take meaningful action? 

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by 193 United Nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure the peace and prosperity of all people. This course will explore the global framework centred on the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their related targets and actions. You will learn the SDGs and how progress toward meeting these goals can be measured. You will also consider how they can be used to explore global concepts in your teaching and learning contexts.

In this course, you will have opportunities to collaborate with course colleagues to learn about and develop pedagogical strategies to incorporate the SDGs through a concept-based inquiry approach. Significantly, you will reflect on your own values and use your new knowledge and understanding to raise awareness and take action through an SDGs lens in your school community and beyond. 

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to

• investigate the three big aims of the Sustainable Development Goals; to fight inequality and injustice, end extreme poverty and tackle climate change
• engage in effective pedagogical strategies to incorporate the SDGs into teaching and learning contexts
• offer support to the school community through an in-depth understanding of sustainable development through the Sustainable Development goals and how they can be integrated into the BC Curriculum
• use gained knowledge and resources to raise awareness and take action about global concerns within the school community and beyond
• demonstrate the qualities of a globally minded citizen by modelling and promoting sustainable development practices
• incorporate critical and creative thinking skills in teaching and learning practices
• embrace new technology and promote creative solutions through invention and innovation

Application Requirements

Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

Course Materials

This course has no required resources.

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.