EDU6117 Policy 2 by

Embedding into the education system (curriculum, facilities, ethos and remit)

2024-03-25 11:36:14 UTC

Discussion varies on where to place sustainability and climate change. Should it be optional? should be embedded into an existing course?

Discussion also lays on investment into teacher training, making schools more sustainable and utilizing schools as a component of society that promotes climate action.

Issues in Canada

j_hatley — 2024-03-25 11:38:15 UTC

Sometimes policy is not legally binding giving a get out clause for those who cant or don't want to prioritise CC education.

Time in a teacher's day is lacking to implement this change.

School policy can mean teachers cannot innovate.

"the curriculum has become increasingly narrow, with subjects taught in silos" - lack of intersectionality of sustainable development ideas across subjects. Education preparing us for STEM careers.

2024-03-25 11:40:25 UTC

If it is only optional this affects people's perception of it as unimportant and they are unlikely to make it a priority.

j_hatley — 2024-03-25 11:43:42 UTC

We have knowledge about sustainability, but what about knowledge for and knowledge through?

j_hatley — 2024-03-25 11:44:13 UTC