Module: EDU60117-20 Education for Sustainable Development

Level: 6

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Vandana Singh

Module Tutor Contact Details: v.singh@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module: 

This module sits within existing debates about the role of sustainable development in education and the role of education for sustainable development. In this module you will have the opportunity to study these debates, including the purpose of education for a sustainable future. You will study the UN and other international goals and how these impact schooling and education more broadly.

2.Outline syllabus

Themes: 1. policy 2. educational themes 3. challenges 4. your role.

• Different understandings of the concept of education for sustainabledevelopment and how these link to social justice.

• Exploration of dominant themes within education for sustainable development including but not limited to gender, human rights, peace education, creativity education, sustainable development and environmental education, global citizenship education.

• Exploration of power relationships - policy, ideology and economic contexts

• Ways of thinking

• Educational approaches in primary, secondary and higher education including areas of success and challenge

• Reflection on your values and future possible activism

3.Teaching and learning activities

The themes (1. policy 2. educational themes 3. challenges 4. your role.) will be explored through some of the following key questions and areas. These may emerge and change though the module as you respond to current debates and agendas.

• What is the purpose of education?

• What influences the outplaying of this purpose in education and schooling?

• What is ESD?

• What themes and ideas are seen as important?

• What are the barriers to their implementation and what is working well?

• The role of activism

• What is your role in this area and what values drive you?

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Organise a day of action/campaign (2000 words equivalent)

• % Weighting: 30

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: 3000 word reflective report 

• % Weighting: 70