Summary
MIT SCALES presents pedagogical practice explainers emphasizing that sustainability-embodied teaching practices are as crucial as content for building sustainability literacy. The resource offers searchable activities supporting sustainable teaching practices and materials from “Teaching with Sustainability,” a virtual course from MIT’s Independent Activities Period in January 2022. The course explicitly connects education and sustainability for educators seeking to develop their practice, providing course slides and various learning activities that demonstrate how pedagogical approaches can reinforce sustainability principles beyond just curriculum content.
Relevant SDGs
How to use
Use in teacher training, education courses, or faculty development programs to integrate sustainability pedagogy. Search activities database for specific sustainable teaching practices. Utilize course slides for professional development workshops on sustainability education. Ideal for educators wanting to align teaching methods with sustainability principles. Apply in curriculum design, instructional design, or environmental education training programs.
Teaching format tip
Article
Structure engagement around personal connection and critical reflection. Students should process challenging ideas while relating content to their own experiences and developing perspectives. Use articles to stimulate thinking and encourage deeper engagement with complex topics.
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