TEFF Sustainability
1 concept 2 approaches 3 planning

1 concept

The module "Sustainability as a Concept" includes the contents: sustainability as a complex system, weak and strong sustainability, models of sustainability, entry points of transformation and eco-social Bildung

It is important that educators understand the basics of the concept of sustainability in order to support the next generations’ understanding of what it takes to achieve sustainability and why achieving it is crucial. This learning module helps you recognise sustainability as a complex and multifaceted concept​.

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Sustainability Education Concept

2 approaches

The learning module "Sustainability Education Approaches" includes the contents: basic concepts of sustainability education, implementing sustainability education - the Whole School Approach, Student voice and student engagement

Different concepts of sustainability education have been around for some time and there are a number of approaches to it. This learning module enables you to identify different approaches within sustainability education and introduces a way to implement sustainability education on an organisational dimension in schools.

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Sustainability Education Approaches

3 planning

The learning module "Sustainability Education Planning" includes the contents: Implementating sustainability education in the classroom, key aspects for teaching for sustainability education, planning a learning activity for sustainability education

Translating your knowledge about sustainability and sustainability education into your teaching practice can be tricky. This learning module is about implementing sustainability education in classrooms. You will get to know the key aspects for teaching sustainability education, such as learning outcomes, methods and activities as well as strategies for assessment.

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Sustainability Education Planning