Microsoft & WWF Education for a Sustainable Planet Learning Path

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Informal, non-formal and formal educators, institutions and policy makers.

Microsoft Education Center and World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

2020

“A fast-growing movement of young campaigners is spreading around the world to demand action on climate change from political leaders, governments and businesses. Their message is not only an environmental one but is also framed in terms of global justice, between nations and generations.

As educators, how can we best respond to their concerns for the future of the planet? And how can we help to empower our students to make a difference to the world around them? If you want to bring Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to the heart of your teaching and school life, and nurture a new generation of sustainability champions, this course is for you!

This learning path, developed by WWF, aims to help you further your understanding of sustainability and equip you with relevant information, tools, activities and good ideas from other skilled practitioners to make Education for Sustainable Development a cornerstone of your teaching practice. The path uses stunning photos and inspirational videos from the Our Planet series (created by WWF, Netflix, and Silverback Films) to bring the story of our planet to life. It is designed for primary and secondary teachers and all those who want to develop a whole school approach to education for sustainability, and thus play a vital role in steering society towards a sustainable future.

What will you gain from the learning path?

A better understanding of Education for Sustainable Development and an exploration of why, with today's challenges such as climate change and loss of biodiversity, it is increasingly important that sustainability becomes an integral part of teaching and learning.

A wide range of strategies, activities and ideas that you can use to develop Education for Sustainable Development in your teaching practice and school life.

Access to examples of inspirational practice from around world.

Access to the wealth of resources and interactive tools from Our Planet, WWF and other organisations.

Access to a network of people with similar interests, questions and concerns.”

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English

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The resource is most clearly linked to SDG 4.7 (Education for Sustainable Development), 12.8 (information for lifestyles in harmony with nature) and 13.3 (climate change education and awareness), as well as the training of staff (SDG 4.4 and 4.C).

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SDG 4.4: Increase the Number of People with Relevant Skills for Financial Success
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Number of young people and adults in skills-development activities and programmes drawing on collections, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
Increase in number of young people and adults in such programmes.
Number and proportion of staff who have received training in the last year, to better support their contribution to the SDGs.
Programs and processes in place to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce.
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SDG 4.7: Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Numbers of people in each type of programme drawing on collections from different demographic groups.
Increases in numbers of people in each type of programme from different demographic groups.
Proportion of people involved in such programmes in relation to overall audience size.
Evidence that learners have acquired knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development.
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SDG 4.C: Increase the Supply of Qualified Teachers in Developing Countries
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Number of trainee teachers supported each year by collections-based institutions, especially those from, or who intend to work in, developing countries.
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SDG 12.8: Promote Universal Understanding of Sustainable Lifestyles
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development (including climate change education) are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment.
Extent to which global citizenship education and education for sustainable development (including climate change education) are mainstreamed in formal, informal and non-formal education programmes and activities drawing on and related to collections.
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SDG 13.3: Build Knowledge and Capacity to Meet Climate Change
Our Collections Matter indicators:
Plans in place to enhance positive contributions to addressing climate change through use of collections. Plans in place to ensure collections, collections institutions and broader society can adapt effectively to climate change.
Plans in place for effective education and awareness raising on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
Plans in place to reduce negative contributions of collections-related functions, e.g. measuring greenhouse emissions with plans and targets in place to reduce them.
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