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What is the Bootcamp about?
The Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp has been designed by ALDESD and is delivered in collaboration with UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC), University of Glasgow, King’s College London, Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Edinburgh and the Open University.
The Bootcamp is delivered over a period of 8 weeks. It aims to develop the skills and competencies required to embed ESD in curriculum design supported by the CoDesignS ESD Framework. By the end of the Bootcamp, the participants are able to:
- Discuss the concept of sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Explain what ESD is and the difference it can make to curricula and pedagogy.
- Discuss the concept of transformative pedagogies and the application of active learning methodology into learning and teaching practice.
- Describe learning design concepts and approaches as well as the importance of the three pillars of the CoDesignS ESD Framework embedding ESD in curriculum design and
- Design curriculum elements contributing to embedding ESD in educational practices using the CoDesignS ESD Toolkit Planner.
“Thank you all for this incredible bootcamp experience. Learning about SDG, sustainable
development, and transformative pedagogies has been eye-opening. Excited to take these
insights back to my university and weave them into our courses. Grateful for the journey and ready to
make a positive impact!”
The Bootcamp experience, encompasses a diverse array of learning activities including engaging micro-lectures, live webinars featuring guest speakers, interactive discussions and immersive case studies, as well as dedicated mentoring and ongoing support throughout the duration of the Bootcamp.
The Bootcamp would require a time commitment of about 7 hours a week. At the end of the Bootcamp, the participants will receive a certificate of completion issued by the ALDESD and UNESCO IESALC. The learning materials, the meetings and mentorship will be conducted online in English. An English proficiency level of at least B2 (Intermediate) to C1 (Upper-Intermediate) is required.
After completing the Bootcamp the participants can apply to become Certified Bootcamp Mentors.
“The Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp aims to inspire and empower academics, learners, learning designers and educational developers from different disciplines to acquire a learning design mind-set, embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Higher Education practices. The Bootcamp also aims to foster communities of practice to aspire for creating value and innovative ESD solutions for Higher Education institutions globally.”
Dr Maria Toro-Troconis – Bootcamp Founder and Director
Target audience
The Bootcamp is designed for academics, learning designers, educational developers, curriculum designers, and learners from higher education institutions—or any educational setting—interested in embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into curriculum design.
Module Leads
Bootcamp Mentors
We are proud to be working with a growing number of mentors from across the world who are passionate about making a global impact introducing Education for Sustainable Development in curriculum design. Our pool of certified mentors will accompany you during your Bootcamp journey!
What sets the mentorship and coaching provided during the Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp apart is its alignment with the constructivist paradigm. Our coaching and mentoring strategy promotes a learner-centric approach. This learning is facilitated through a cycle of experience and reflection. Reflective learning plays a pivotal role in the Bootcamp’s coaching and mentoring, underpinned by a comprehensive ePortfolio. By encouraging learners to explore a spectrum of theoretical perspectives and practical applications, they can decide to act differently, leading to more profound reflection in the future. In essence, the Bootcamp offers a supportive learning environment that values individual perspectives, encourages active engagement, and facilitates deep reflection, thereby promoting sustainable and transformative learning.
Fees
The Bootcamp is offered at £2,350 / $2,950 USD per team. Teams from low income and lower-middle income economies receive 25% discount. A team is based on (one academic lead, an educational developer/learning designer or second academic and a student).
Our Impact
We have successfully trained over 190 participants across 65 diverse teams from an array of countries, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Panama, Honduras, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, United Arab Emirates, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Iceland, Spain, Ireland and Australia.
A special issue of the Open Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (OSTL) features 10 case studies from the 2022 Bootcamp [1], showcasing innovative practices: ‘Advances in Learning Design for Education for Sustainable Development: Experiences from the Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp 2022.’
These case studies highlight diverse, practice-based insights into how educators around the world are integrating ESD principles through thoughtful curriculum design and collaborative learning approaches after taking part in the Bootcamp.
[1] Varga-Atkins, Toro-Troconis, Ahmad (2024). Advances of Learning Design in Education for Sustainable Development: Experiences from the Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp 2022. Special issue of the Open Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (OSTL) Journal
According to the research conducted between 2022 and 2023 (Toro-Troconis et al. 2023):
- The Bootcamp participation led to a considerable positive effect on how the participants feel in control of embedding ESD in curriculum design Control component (P=0.001). This can be associated with the clear pedagogical framework and toolkit provided during the Bootcamp: CoDesignS ESD Framework and Toolkit Planner.
- Significant differences were also observed in the scores for the Usefulness, Control, and Behavioural components between the pre-test and post-test conditions. It demonstrate the participants’ readiness to integrate ESD into curriculum design. These components serve as indicators of the perceived benefits and practicality of incorporating ESD in educational settings. [2]
[2] Toro-Troconis, M., Inzolia, Y. and Ahmad, N. (2023). ‘Exploring Attitudes towards Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in Curriculum Design‘. International Journal of Higher Education; 12:4, pp 42-54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v12n4p42
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