Introduction to Module 4:  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Education

Module 4 serves as an overview about integrating the concept of sustainable development in the educational arena. In Module 4, learners will  create content for one slide describing one approach to integrate the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in education. Education about sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Goals can start in our homes, neighborhoods, health, technological, business, and educational communities. Dr. Tang points out that, "Education represents an essential strategy in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals" (United Nations Educational, Scientific, And Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2017, p. 1). 

Target 4.7, of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) states, "By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development  (United Nations, 2015, p. 17). Education about the sustainable development goals is recognized as a needed activity, starting with our educational institutions (International Association of Universities, 2020; Ross & Fedorciow, 2018). In many professions education about a topic can be conveyed in short courses, continuing education units, and/or with in-service educational programs. In this module, you will describe one approach to integrate the UN SDGs in education. 

At the end and completion of Module 4, learners will take and submit a 20 question open-book test, with a passing grade of 70% , for your certificate.

Learning Objectives:

Module 1. Learners will describe three activities to contribute to sustainable development (SD). 

Module 2. Learners will describe one way to contribute to sustainable development (SD) in their neighborhood/community.

Module 3. Learners will explain how one of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) impacts health.

Module 4. Learners will describe one approach to integrate the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in education.

Module 4: Materials, Resources, & Learning Activities:

1. Read pages 28-35 of the, "United Nations: Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." 

2. Review the "Education 2030: Education for sustainable development goals: Learning objectives." 

3. Watch and listen to You Tube Video, "Learning to change the world! What is education for sustainable development?"

4. Review the United Nations website, "United Nations Sustainable Development, 17 Goals." 

5. Make a slide describing one approach to integrate the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals in education and submit.

6. Take the Module 4: Multiple Choice Quiz.

Module 4: Interactivity: Have fun! The UN Quiz Match is a non-graded assignment!

1. You will not submit the UN SDG Quiz Match. This is a fun activity. 

2. Learners will match the icons from the sustainable development goals with its explanation utilizing the UN SDG Quiz Match. 

3. Click on and open the following link, titled UN SDG, "Quiz Match." 

4. After you open up the link, titled UN SDG "Quiz Match," you will match a SDG explanation on the left with a sustainable development goal icon on the right by drawing a line from the circle of the SDG explanation to the circle of an SDG icon.

5. You may have to reset the Quiz Match.

6. If you need to reset the Quiz Match, after you open up the link-- look in the upper right hand corner-you will then see the trash can icon and you will need to click or tap the trash can icon, just once to reset.

7. You will be asked if you want to reset the Quiz Match as it will prompt you with, "Click the answers and start over?"

8. Click "Yes, clear" when asked to reset. 

9. After the Quiz Match is reset, you will notice a number to the left of the trashcan-and an arrow at the right hand bottom of the question section/page. Tap the arrow, at the bottom of each question section/page with your mouse if you are using a personal computer or finger if you are using your mobile device, to turn to the next question section or page. You can also turn to each question section by taping the number in the upper right hand corner and the various symbols, 1, 2, 3, or i will appear, for you to maneuver to each question section. 

10. At the top of each section it states, "Question 1, Question 2, or Question 3, and i."

11. Start with Question 1, then Question 2, then Question 3. Draw a line from the circle of an SDG explanation to the circle of the SDG icon by using your mouse, if you are using a personal computer or finger, if you are using your mobile device.

12. Please note that each matching question section--- for matching the explanation with the icon is titled, "Question 1," or "Question 2," or "Question 3." Go through completing your matches in each section until you get to the last section, titled, "i."

13. In the last section titled, "i," you will be prompted to a tab that states, "Show answers." 

14. Tap the "Show Answers," tab.

15. You will then see how well you did on the Quiz Match! 

16. The UN Quiz Match does not get submitted or graded. It is just a fun activity!

Module 4: Assessment and Submission:

You have 2 (two) assessments and submissions for Module 4.

1. Non-Graded: Slide

• Sample Slide: SAMPLE- Module 4: SDGs in Education - Slide.

• After completing the learning activities: Learners will create content for one slide, titled, "Module 4: SDGs in Education - Slide," describing one approach to integrate the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in education.

• Create content for one slide describing one approach to integrate the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in education. Optional: You may add a picture of your choice.

• Save your slide as a pdf file and keep for future workings.

2. Self-Graded Multiple Choice Quiz. 

• Click on this link and take the Module 4: Multiple Choice Quiz.

• Submit the Module 4: Multiple Choice Quiz, by clicking on the submit button.

• Self-grade yourself and see how you did!