AI for Transformative Learning Design in Education for Sustainable Development

The AI for Transformative Learning Design in Education for Sustainable Development course provides a flexible 4-week programme for academics, learning designers, educational developers and students. The course focuses on supporting participants in curriculum design for online and blended learning delivery, guiding and supporting the participants in the design and implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in their curriculums supported by our module leads and the CoDesignS ESD AI Coach. The participants will design curriculum elements contributing to embedding ESD in Higher Education practices in a module of their choice.

Learning outcomes

The course aims to develop the skills and competencies required to embed ESD in curriculum design supported by our module leads, the CoDesignS ESD Framework and the CoDesignS ESD AI Coach. By the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Discuss the concept of sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Explain what Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is and the difference it can make to curricula and pedagogy in Higher Education (HE).
• 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 for developing HE curriculum.
• Design curriculum elements contributing to embedding education for sustainable development in HE practices using the CoDesignS ESD AI Coach.

The CoDesignS ESD Framework is based on UNESCO’s key competencies for sustainability (2017), the ESD guidelines published in the UK by QAA and Advance HE and the original CoDesignS Learning Design framework. The CoDesignS ESD framework is the result of thorough research in the areas of learning and curriculum design . This framework stands out by going beyond merely identifying the competencies required for ESD. It centers on the design and execution of these competencies in a manner that engages all domains of learners: the cognitive (head), the socio-emotional (heart), and the behavioural (hands).

“Create and explore exciting transformative pedagogies and teaching methods such as learning landscapes, object-based learning, and educational games, and learn how to create impactful and sustainable learning experiences for your students supported by the CoDesignS ESD AI Coach.“

What is the course about?

The AI for Transformative Learning Design in Education for Sustainable Development course is a state of the art engaging and flexible 4-week programme designed for academics, learning designers, educational developers, and students alike. Throughout this course, our focus will be on supporting the participants in crafting innovative curriculum designs for online and blended learning environments, all while integrating ESD principles focused on the three pillars of the CoDesignS ESD Framework. With guidance from our our module leads and the CoDesignS ESD AI Coach, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills and design curriculum elements that promote sustainability within educational practices. By the end of this course, you will not only be equipped to embed ESD in your chosen module but also to drive positive change within your educational community. Join us on this transformative journey as we shape the future of education together.

Course structure

Coaching provided by the CoDesignS AI Coach will support and guide the development of curriculum elements and forum activities, contributing to embedding ESD in the module selected by the participant. Our module leads will provide support throughout the course via the module forums. The course is structured as follows:

Module 1 (week 1)

Introduces the concepts of sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESD focusing on the difference it can make to curricula and pedagogy.

Module 2 (week 2)

Introduces the concepts of transformative pedagogies and the application of active pedagogies into learning and teaching practice.

Module 3 (week 3-4)

Introduces learning design concepts and approaches as well as the importance of the three pillars of the CoDesignS ESD Framework. In this module the participants apply all the concepts learned in the course by designing curriculum elements which contribute to embedding ESD in the module selected supported by the CoDesignS ESD AI Coach.

How long is the course?

The course is delivered fully online over a period of 4 weeks. It is expected a commitment of approximately 7 hours a week. The course is mainly asynchronous with only two online sessions planned at the beginning of the course (launch: 1 hour) and halfway through the course (follow-up webinar with module leads: 1-2 hours). Both online sessions will be recorded.

Target audience

The course has been designed for academics, learning designers, educational developers/curriculum designers, learning technologists and students from Higher Education Institutions or any educational institution willing to embedded ESD in curriculum design. The learning materials, the launch event and coaching will be conducted online in English. An English proficiency level of at least B2 (Intermediate) to C1 (Upper-Intermediate) is required.

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