Sustainability Primary and Middle School

Course Overview

This course explores how to integrate sustainability education into primary school curricula to inspire lifelong eco-conscious learners. In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 4.7—ensuring that by 2030, all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development—participants will be equipped with the tools to foster critical thinking about sustainability and global citizenship. By blending theory with practical application, participants will discover how to develop lessons, projects, and initiatives that empower students to think critically about environmental issues. The hybrid format allows for flexibility, with both interactive online sessions and immersive in-person experiences.

Facilitator

Jan Dijkstra

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of sustainability and its relevance in primary and middle school education.
• Develop strategies to teach complex environmental issues in a simple, engaging way.
• Learn how to create a sustainability-focused curriculum for young learners.
• Explore methods for incorporating global competence into environmental education.
• Gain practical skills for implementing sustainable projects in schools.
• Reflect on their personal and professional roles in promoting environmental stewardship.

Outcome

Upon completion, participants will understand core principles of sustainability and their relevance in primary and middle school contexts, design age-appropriate strategies to teach complex environmental issues, integrate global competence into curriculum planning, implement practical sustainability projects, and reflect on their role in advancing environmental stewardship within their school communities.

About sessions schedule and types

• Saturday May 9th 9:00-4:00 p.m

For more information, contact: institute@ecolint.ch