LTA Connect Series: Embedding Sustainability into the Curriculum - Better Planet Changemakers: weaving sustainability through a new MSc
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Sustainability has been designed into our new Science Communication for a Better Planet MSc considering the student axes of knowing, being, and doing. In week 1 of the 12 month PGT programme we introduce the UNSDGs and highlight how many are not on track for success by 2030. We use the Inner Development Goals framework as well as our own Bristol Skills Profile to deliberately link student skill development with sustainability education throughout all 7 mandatory units. Within this presentation, I will give an overview of some of the challenges and assessment tasks that students engage with to ultimately become 'Better Planet Changemakers' on graduation. Examples include: nature connectedness audio trails; facilitation of climate change workshops for local schools; public art installations tackling ecoemotions; sessions on inner resilience; ongoing reflection of activities; magazine articles celebrating local environmental champions; TV packages focused on issues in global change biology; podcasts on misuse and misinterpretation of data; and much more.
that this presentation role-models or embeds:
- Good Health and Well-Being
- Quality Education
- Affordable and Clean Energy
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Life on Land
- Partnerships
Presenter
Andy Wakefield is an Associate Professor of Environmental Education in the School of Biological Sciences. He is co-director of the Science Communication for a Better Planet MSc and is keen on combining technology-enhanced learning with active learning approaches to create alternative forms of learning and assessment that build skills, foster connection with nature and create memorable experiences for learners. He is chair of the School's Climate Action Planning committee, member of the Faculty sustainability SIG and teaches undergraduate units on 'Ecology and Conservation' as well as 'Natural History and Nature Connectedness'.
Learning and Teaching Enhancement Strategy Values
Advance HE Professional Standards Framework
- V1 respect individual learners and diverse groups of learners
- V2 promote engagement in learning and equity of opportunity for all to reach their potential
- V3 use scholarship, or research, or professional learning, or other evidence-informed approaches as a basis for effective practice
- V4 respond to the wider context in which higher education operates, recognising implications for practice
- V5 collaborate with others to enhance practice
- K1 how learners learn, generally and within specific subjects
- K2 approaches to teaching and/or supporting learning, appropriate for subjects and level of study
- K3 critical evaluation as a basis for effective practice
- K4 appropriate use of digital and/or other technologies, and resources for learning
- A1 design and plan learning activities and/or programmes
- A2 teach and/or support learning through appropriate approaches and environments
- A3 assess and give feedback for learning
- A4 support and guide learners
- A5 enhance practice through own continuing professional development
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