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In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of sustainability education cannot be overstated. As we face unprecedented environmental challenges, including climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, it is crucial that individuals and communities are equipped with the knowledge and skills to address these issues. Sustainability education plays a vital role in fostering an understanding of these challenges and promoting actions that lead to a more sustainable future. #sustainability #pearson #education

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I am excited to share that I recently completed an online course at Compass Education: Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable World. It was an enriching experience, learning alongside amazing environmental enthusiasts and educators from around the world. Special thanks to Jackie Schemenauer, M.Ed, an inspirational coach, for her guidance in building a better understanding of sustainability to enhance teaching and learning. During the course, there was much to think about and reflect upon, especially something as basic yet complex as, "What is sustainability?" I'll be honest; I grappled with that question though I knew what it looked like and what it didn't. And then I realised that everyone has a different definition depending on their context, which is okay! However, having a personal definition matters because it clarifies your values and goals, guiding your actions and decisions consistently. In this course, my understanding of sustainability evolved as I read some of the inspirational works of Alan Atkisson, David Orr, and Donella Meadows. Inspired by their words and ideas, I formulated a definition that motivates me to be more sustainable. At this point, my definition of sustainability looks like this, it’s a movement to create systems where human activities support nature, ensuring a livable and thriving planet for all. This definition helps me reflect more on my role as an educator. Considering sustainability as a movement gives it a sense of purpose and appreciates all the efforts being made at the moment, no matter how small, in the right direction, but at the same time, demanding more from us. This perspective emphasizes the importance of helping students by providing them the tools to make informed choices about how we live and choose to live in this complex, dynamic and interconnected world; where our actions matter and can contribute to the collective vision towards a more sustainable world. Let’s continue to play our part and educate for a sustainable future! #compasseducation, #sustaianability

Are you looking to embed education for sustainable development into your practice? This year’s ‘Embedding education for sustainable development’ online course, starting on 8 May, is now open for bookings. Places are limited, so book now. Read more about the course here: https://buff.ly/3TS2Hop #EducationForSustainableDevelopment #Sustainability

🌴 Promoting sustainability as a teacher does not have to require lots of extra planning and preparation. A few tweaks to how you normally do things is all that's needed. 📈📚 Read more in this this great blog post by Kat Sarmiento, here: https://lnkd.in/gi-zncZJ

‼️A Matter of Sustainability - A Matter of Urgency‼️ The discuss on sustainability is a global affair. However, it is time to zero in on sustainable action points. One of the major highlights that stood out for me when I attended this year’s AISEN’s 20th anniversary conference is the fact that there is need to take urgent and intentional actions to - ✳️ Future-Proof Education✅ Are we not already doing that❓❓❓ Well, If you are yet to recognize the fact that students have a crucial role to play in driving change, then, you are not yet quite future-proofing education for sustainability. Here are four key action points: ❇️ Empower students to be change-makers. Let their learning involve the development of the skills, knowledge, and mindset to drive positive change. Create opportunities for them to lead projects and teams, create and apply innovative solutions to solve real life problems in the community. ❇️ We need to prioritize the development of skills like: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, emotional intelligence and emotional regulation in our education systems. These are future-ready skills needed to thrive in an uncertain world. ❇️ Sustainability literacy should be an integral part of our learning institutions. Students need to understand the complex relationships between social, economic, and environmental systems. Integrating sustainability literacy into education, will equip students to make informed decisions. ⚠️ The future is uncertain, and students need to be adaptable, resilient, and remain open to lifelong learning. Let’s collaborate to make this practical and together we can see the change we all desire. I am Stellamaris Austin-Iyeikhian - #TheCommittedTeacher. #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma #growth #tgif #educationalleadership #sustainableeducation #sustainabilitymatters #thoughtleader

How to engage students with sustainability through service learning - Wonkhe How to engage students with sustainability through service learning  Wonkhe

🧭 Guiding students through a sustainability learning journey ✨ To act for a better future, it is crucial to develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets that will enable people to tackle sustainability challenges. To support universities in fostering this sustainability literacy, a framework like the European Commission #GreenComp can serve as a shared foundation for learners and educators to develop sustainability competences. The European Commission’s study, “Learning from practice: a compendium of case studies on GreenComp”, features practical examples on how and why diverse users have integrated Green Comps. Ulrike Pisiotis, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, shared: "By mapping 56 initiatives and diving deeper into 12 exemplary case studies, the compendium outlines best practices, lessons, and strategic recommendations for unlocking Green Comp's transformative potential. One such case is TASK™ by Sulitest, which is a standardized assessment tool aligning with the Green Comp framework and delivering a digital certificate. Like a compass, it supports learners in embedding Green Comps throughout their sustainability education journey. For educators, TASK™ offers reliable data for curriculum adaptation, cohort-specific tracking, and evidence-based curriculum design. It’s an inspiring example of how Green Comp can truly make a difference.” 💡For insights on how education and training stakeholders engage with GreenComp, what are the key challenges and enablers and the pathways of change when using GreenComp, read the European Commission publication here: https://lnkd.in/gBV5r4FP