Teachers are always interested in gaining new ideas on how to engage students through significant or authentic learning situations.
Many teachers endorse the incorporation of sustainability education into learning and teaching because it is fun, engaging and empowering for their students. The natural environment can be seen as the backdrop to daily life whizzing by as we go from home to school. It can also provide students of all ages with real-life learning.
Every school is located in an ecosystem; a ready-made, complex world ripe for discovery, exploration, enquiry, documentation, communication and understanding. We draw upon a wide range of skills and knowledge from a range of disciplines – these are naturally combined when education for sustainability is integrated into the curriculum.
Learning content
Including significant global challenges in teaching content
Learning environments
Creating and using inspiring learning environments that motivate students to take action for sustainability
Student-centred and action-based learning programs for students
Learning outcomes
Working collaboratively
Competencies of critical thinking, systems thinking
Creativity and innovation
Taking responsibility within and across generations
Transforming society
Empowering students of all ages to transform themselves and their communities
Empowering young people to be global citizens
Source: https://sustainabilityinschools.edu.au/classroom