Welcome to the online course on sustainability education
This learning material is developed in the Teacher Education for a Future in Flux (teff) academy. With these materials we offer an opportunity to all interested teachers, trainee teachers and students to take a dive into the world of sustainability and ponder how educators can contribute to sustainable futures. This digital learning module takes you through different understandings of sustainability, reflects on various approaches to sustainability education, finishing by employing all the above into your own teaching.
What can you expect from this course?
This course gives you an introduction to sustainability education through three different learning modules.
Click on the info-icons in the image below to find out more about the contents of each learning module.
In the learning modules, interactive elements alternate with information texts. There is also a list of references in each of the learning modules, as well as links to the relevant literature. Some of the literature is in English, some is in other languages. You can use the translation function of your browser to read these texts in your preferred language.
You can find more help on how to use the learning modules by clicking on the question below.
How can you use the translation function?
When you open a website in a language other than the languages you have set in your preferences, your browser will automatically offer to translate it.
Use Microsoft Translator in Microsoft Edge browser:
support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-microsoft-translator-in-microsoft-edge-browser-4ad1c6cb-01a4-4227-be9d-a81e127fcb0b
Change Chrome languages & translate webpages:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/173424?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#
Firefox Translation:
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/website-translation
Safari Translation:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/ibrw646b2ca2/16.0/mac/11.0
How can you work with the online course and the learning modules?
If you need help with this online course and the accompanying learning modules, please check out the following list. It answers all the most frequently asked questions.
Navigation online course
To access the individual learning modules of the online course, check out the navigation on the right site.
Navigation learning modules
Use the navigation on the left to browse through the learning modules. When you open a learning module, the table of contents opens automatically. This allows you to navigate to the main chapters and then to the sub-chapters and subsequent pages by clicking or tapping on the headings. Look at the table of contents to see where within the module you are. The active page is highlighted with a grey background. The table of contents can be opened by clicking on the burger menu (grey icon with three white horizontal lines at the top left).
On the right site of the learning module, you will find page numbers and three icons for navigation.
The numbers indicate which page you are currently on and the total number of pages of the learning module. The right- and left-pointing arrows can be used to navigate between the individual pages of the learning module. The icon on the far right allows you to view the learning module in full-screen mode.
Interactive Icons
In the online course and in the learning modules, you will find interactive icons that show additional information when you click or tap on them.
They will look a little different, depending on whether you are in the online course or in a learning module.
In an online course you will find icons with a +-sign.
When you click on the question or the +-sign, it will open the answer and highlight the question in yellow.
When you are in a learning module, you will find interactive icons like this:
When you click on the text, the desired information will open underneath.
Interruption of the learning modules
You can interrupt the learning modules whenever you like. When the page is restarted on the same device, the learning module will open at the point at which you last left it.
Smartphone, tablet, PC or laptop?
The online course and the learning modules can be accessed on every kind of digital device. It has been optimised for laptops and desktop computers.
Interactive activities
The learning modules include interactive elements, such as quizzes.
Your answers to the questions are automatically assessed as you go. You do not necessarily have to complete an activity to progress to other content in the learning module, and you can repeat it as often as you like.
The different kinds of tasks in the chapters are:
Drag the words
Here, you need to drag and drop the words at the bottom into the correct spaces in the text. After clicking on the “Check” button, the words you entered will appear in red (incorrect) or green (correct). If more than one of your answers turns red, you can choose to reveal the solution or try again.
Single choice / true-false
Here, you need to choose the correct answers from the statements. Only one answer is correct. After clicking on the “Check” button, your answers will turn red (incorrect) or green (correct). If more than one answer turns red, you can choose to reveal the solution or try again.
Collection tool EduMaps
There are also tasks where you are asked to share your product on EduMaps. Simply grab a placeholder box and fill it in. You can also read, comment on or like answers from other learners.
This learning material has been developed in the Teacher Education for a Future in Flux (teff) academy. The teff academy is a dynamic consortium of ten leading European universities, partner universities and state and other educational institutions committed to improving teacher education.