Integrating Sustainability Within the Classroom
Trainer Name: Nour Kassir
Duration: 2 hours
Delivery: English and Arabic
Price: AED 200
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Workshop Description:
In an era where global sustainability challenges are increasingly impacting our local communities, it is essential for educators to integrate sustainability into their teaching practices. This workshop provides educators with the knowledge and tools needed to connect local UAE environmental and social issues with broader global sustainability challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By doing so, educators can help students understand the interconnectedness of local and global issues, fostering a sense of responsibility and empowerment in addressing these challenges.
Participants will explore the benefits and challenges of implementing sustainability-focused teaching strategies. The workshop will introduce various approaches, including project-based learning, place-based learning, and community-based learning, which can be seamlessly integrated into the curriculum to foster a deeper understanding of sustainability among students. These approaches encourage students to engage with real-world problems, develop critical thinking skills, and collaborate with peers, all while learning how to contribute to sustainable solutions.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, educators will learn how to design comprehensive sustainability projects tailored to their specific subjects and grade levels. These projects will not only address environmental and social issues relevant to the UAE but will also align with global sustainability efforts, preparing students to think critically and act responsibly in a globalized world.
The workshop emphasizes the importance of making sustainability a natural and organic part of the classroom experience. By the end of this session, educators will be equipped with practical strategies to embed sustainability within their lessons, creating a more engaged, informed, and proactive student body that is prepared to face the environmental and social challenges of the future.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify local environmental or social issues in the UAE and their connections to global sustainability challenges and SDGs, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how local actions relate to global sustainability efforts.
- Explore the benefits and challenges of using sustainability-focused teaching strategies, understanding how these approaches can enhance student learning and engagement while addressing potential obstacles.
- Apply project-based learning principles to design comprehensive sustainability projects for the classroom, learning how to create meaningful, student-centered projects that promote sustainability and align with educational standards.
The Workshop is ideal for:
Classroom teachers from various subject areas and grade levels – Educational administrators and curriculum coordinators – Teacher educators and professional development facilitators – Environmental educators and advocates who wish to share their expertise in sustainability with the education community – Individuals involved in community outreach and sustainability programs for schools.