Erasmus+ Course

Course overview

Step into the role of an educator who transforms learning and inspires action. This course empowers teachers to integrate sustainability into their classrooms and communities. Through practical strategies, interdisciplinary activities, and hands-on learning, participants will explore sustainability as a way of thinking, teaching, and living.The course connects global challenges, like climate change and environmental degradation, to local and classroom-level solutions. By designing student-led projects and using data-driven approaches, educators will gain the tools to foster creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility in their students. More than a course, this is a movement toward creating changemakers who can lead their schools and communities into a sustainable future.

Key Features

• Exploration of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for education.
• Practical approaches for integrating sustainability across disciplines.
• Hands-on strategies for guiding student-led sustainability initiatives.
• Focus on well-being, inclusion, and community impact.

Target Audience

This course is designed for teachers, school leaders, and educators at all levels who are passionate about:

• Making sustainability a key component of their teaching practice.
• Inspiring students to think critically about global challenges and act locally.
• Leading by example to foster eco-friendly practices within their schools.

Requirements

No prior expertise in sustainability is necessary, but participants should have a desire to integrate meaningful and practical sustainability strategies into their teaching. A collaborative mindset and openness to new approaches are key to success in this course.

Flexible Approach

The course content can be tailored to participants’ specific subject areas, teaching levels, and local contexts, ensuring maximum impact and applicability.

Course Methodology

This course takes an interactive, project-based approach, emphasizing practical application and collaboration. Key elements include:

• Experiential Learning: Hands-on workshops and activities that model sustainability concepts.
• Collaborative Projects: Participants work together to design interdisciplinary lessons and community initiatives.
• Practical Application: Educators design real-world sustainability tasks and projects for their classrooms.
• Reflection and Action Planning: Guided reflection sessions help participants align learning with actionable steps.
• Data and Technology Integration: Training on using data and digital tools to support sustainability education.

Modules

Module 01 – Valuing and Understanding Sustainability in the Modern World

• Explore the concept of sustainability and its relevance today.
• Reflect on valuing sustainable practices and their global significance.

Module 02 - Foundations of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Deep dive into the 17 SDGs as a framework for action.
• Connect global goals to local and educational contexts.

Module 03 - Sustainability in Everyday Life

• Simple actions to reduce ecological footprints at home and school.
• Exploring sustainable choices in energy, food, and consumption habits.
• Inspiring students through personal examples of sustainable living.

Module 04 - Climate Dynamics and Environmental Challenges

• Examine climate systems, environmental issues, and their impacts.
• Discuss solutions for a sustainable future.

Module 05 - Data-Driven Decisions for a Sustainable Tomorrow

• Learn the importance of collecting and analyzing data to measure progress.
• Use data insights to make informed decisions for sustainability efforts.

Module 06 - Reducing Ecological Footprints

• Evaluate personal and institutional environmental impacts.
• Explore practical actions to reduce waste and promote conservation.

Module 07 - Promoting Well-Being in Sustainable Communities

• Understand the link between sustainability and mental, physical, and social well-being.
• Explore equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.

Module 08 - Sustainability in Education: Practical Approaches

• Learn strategies to integrate sustainability into everyday teaching.
• Design interdisciplinary activities that foster sustainable thinking.

Module 09 - Developing Student-Led Sustainability Projects

• Guide students to identify local challenges and propose solutions.
• Foster creativity and problem-solving through project-based learning.

Module 10 - Becoming Changemakers and Goal Setting

• Empower teachers and students to become sustainability “goalkeepers.”
• Create actionable to-do lists aligned with global and local goals.

Module 11 - Turning Knowledge into Action

• Equip participants with skills to inspire change in their communities.
• Plan initiatives for immediate implementation post-course.

Learning Outcomes

• Know and understand the term sustainability in the world today within different areas.
• Be aware of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their connection to education.
• Understand how to create, facilitate, and evaluate projects focusing on sustainability with students.
• Promote the development of students in areas that affect our actions in the area of sustainability, gain techniques and methods how to develop them,
• Understand the importance of individual responsibility and values in our daily lives and in responsible decision-making.
• Experience and collaboration on projects together with other participants reflect critically on the topics of Sustainable Development.
• Generate ready‐to‐use materials and methods to improve educational practices in daily school practice, considering the promotion of sustainability and sustainable development goals.
• Increase a greater understanding of strategies and systems for implementing sustainability in our own schools, our teaching practice, in different countries, considering the variability of factors that play a role.
• Support continuous professional development, increase awareness of the topic of sustainability in a holistic way, and encourage self-development.
• Meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, participate in cross-cultural learning experiences, exchange ideas, and build a network for future international cooperation.
• Enhance communication skills, improve foreign language competencies, broaden professional vocabulary, promote the broad linguistic diversity of the EU, embed common educational and training values.

General Course Information

Before the course:

You would be required to fill a Questionnaire.
You will receive “ITC Guide Document” where you will find all necessary information.

After the Course:

Course evaluation form
Certificates
Course materials in electronical form / Other materials for self-study and dissemination of the techniques.

Year 2026

19. 01. - 23. 01. - Confirmed
23. 02. - 27. 02. - Confirmed
23. 03. - 27. 03. - Confirmed
20. 04. - 24. 04. - Confirmed
11. 05. - 15. 05. - Confirmed
08. 06. - 12. 06. - Confirmed
13. 07. - 17. 07. - Confirmed
17. 08. - 21. 08. - Confirmed
16. 11. - 20. 11. - Confirmed
07. 12. - 11. 12. - Confirmed