Learning 2 Change Our World
Learning 2 Change Our World promotes Education for Sustainable Development in Secondary schools. The programme contributes to the implementation of the National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development. This strategy aims to ensure that education contributes to sustainable development by equipping learners with the:
• Relevant knowledge
• Key dispositions and skills
• Values In order to motivate and empower them throughout their lives to become informed citizens who take action for a more sustainable future.
• Student Council Training
• Teacher Training
• Environmental workshops
Who is the programme for?
This programme is for teachers and young people in schools throughout Ireland.
We currently offer
School planning days
These school planning sessions are for teachers, staff and principals. They explore how Development Education and Education for Sustainable Development programmes and policies can be implemented in the school.
In- school capacity building
ECO-UNESCO staff can visit all participating schools to deliver workshops to teachers. The workshops provide detailed information and supports for teachers to engage students in learning about and taking action on Education for Sustainable Development.
Teacher training
In these workshops we explore the links between Educationan for Sustainable Development and the National Curriculum. The workshops offer an opportunity to expand and develop resources – looking at the development of lesson plans and ensuring growth in confidence with delivery of ESD programmes.
Environmental workshops
The Learning 2 Change Our World programme also offers a range of once-off workshops for young people in schools throughout Ireland such as:
• Climate Action
• Fashion Focus
• Waste Warriors
• Climate Justice
• Student Leadership Training
• Exploring Ecology & Biodiversity
• Student Council Training
• 6 Steps to Success
• Food for Future
• 6 Week TY Sustainable Development
• Marine Life
Want to sign up for this academic year?
