| National Centre for Sustainability-Swinburne University

Education for Sustainability is now recognised internationally as the
educational and pedagogical platform for teaching in sustainability.
Education for Sustainability (EfS) is shorthand for learning-based
strategies to stimulate change towards sustainability. While we have an
increasing number of courses in Australia about sustainability within
many trades and professions, this qualification is the first focussing
on education for sustainability. We know that teaching the technical
knowledge and skills about sustainability design, materials and
technologies does not bring about change in itself without the whole
systems knowledge, critical thinking, communication and collaborative
skills to educate for a sustainable future.

 

For more information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/educationforsustainability 

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ncs/edutrain.html

Course Structure

Duration: 12 months (part time)

Course Prospects

This Voc Grad Cert in Education and Training for Sustainability is designed for all teachers (VET, University Higher Education, Secondary and Primary) seeking to embed education for sustainability in their curriculum, teaching and assessment. It will also be important for those working for change in sustainability in community groups, local councils, government agencies, industry, and non-government organisations. Specifically, the course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to: * Embed sustainability into learning programs, curriculum and teaching practice * Facilitate a broad range of delivery and assessment strategies to support change for sustainability * Plan and implement learning based change programs within their own institution * Research current and emerging best practices in their industry sector/field of study

Contact Details

There are a number of pilot cohorts undertaking the course in 2010.
Potential participants for 2011 are invited to register their interest with Swinburne:

 

Email:

Phone: 1300 275 794

Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/educationforsustainability 

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