Agenda 2030 Course for Teachers | Sustainability Erasmus+ Training

Agenda 2030: From Goals to Action

Discover how to bring Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals into your teaching practice. Gain practical tools, project ideas, and innovative methods to promote sustainability, inclusion, global citizenship, and active learning in adult education contexts.

Activity Type: Physical Mobility

1-Week Course for professionals from all Erasmus eligible countries, and from all educational levels.

Description

Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global framework for building a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future. Educators play a key role in helping learners understand these challenges and become active contributors to positive change.

This practical course helps participants explore the 17 SDGs and translate them into meaningful learning activities for education contexts. Through workshops, collaboration, and real examples, participants will discover how to integrate sustainability, global citizenship, inclusion, digital tools, and critical thinking into their professional practice.

The course focuses on practical methods such as project-based learning, discussion activities, problem-solving tasks, and community engagement ideas. Participants will also exchange experiences with international peers and reflect on how Agenda 2030 priorities connect to their own organisations.

By the end of the week, participants will feel confident turning global goals into local learning action.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and structure of Agenda 2030 and the 17 SDGs
Connect SDGs to adult education and lifelong learning priorities
Design learning activities based on sustainability and global citizenship
Use project-based learning to address real-life challenges
Promote critical thinking and learner engagement around global issues
Integrate digital tools to support sustainability education
Create action plans for applying Agenda 2030 in their organisation
Exchange practices with international colleagues

Schedule

Day 1 - Course Introduction & Setting Goals

Course Introduction:
- Overview of the course, the school, and the week's activities
- Icebreaking activities
- What is Agenda 2030 and why does it matter for educators?
- Overview of Agenda 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Setting Goals:
- Identifying needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations
- Group discussions and activities
- Participant school presentations

Day 2 - SDGs in Education Practice

Exploring the 17 SDGs and their relevance to education
Connecting sustainability with inclusion, wellbeing, equality, and citizenship
Case studies of successful sustainability initiatives in education
Reflection: local challenges and global responsibility

Day 3 - Teaching the SDGs Through Active Learning

Using project-based learning to explore sustainability topics
Designing collaborative activities linked to real-life challenges
Problem-solving tasks and discussion methods for global issues
Workshop: Creating learner-centred SDG activities
Group exchange of ideas and good practices

Day 4 - Digital Tools for Sustainability Education

Using digital platforms and interactive tools to teach Agenda 2030
Exploring AI tools, apps, and online resources for SDG topics
Creating engaging presentations and awareness campaigns
Workshop: Designing technology-supported sustainability activities
Reflection: motivating learners through digital innovation

Day 5 - From Global Goals to Local Action

Best practices for integrating Agenda 2030 into daily professional practice
Participants design lesson plans, projects, or action strategies
Presentation of participant ideas and feedback
Networking session: Sharing experiences and best practices among participants
Course evaluation, competency roundup, and feedback discussion

Day 6 - Course Closure & Cultural Activities

Reflection
Awarding of Certificates of Attendance
Excursion and other cultural activities

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes

Evaluation format:

Continuous assessment on class participation and self-assessment.

Evaluation criteria:

Participation in class debates, reflection and games.

Evaluation procedures:

Attendance, class participation.

Recognition of learning outcomes

Recognition conditions:

80% attendance to the course and class participation.

Recognition procedures:

The participant and the teacher trainer will be both in charge of recognizing the learning outcomes.

Recognition documentation:

Certificate of attendance. If applicable, submit a paper.

Practical Details

Duration: 1 week or 25 academic hours
Schedule: Classes are from Monday to Friday in the morning or in the afternoon. The definite timetable will be sent at least two weeks before the start of the class. Saturday is reserved for Cultural Activities.
Sundays are for arrival and departure.
Note: other durations and schedules can be arranged on demand.
Certification Details: Our organization is duly registered as en Erasmus Teacher Academy, with OID No. E10333486. Therefore, we issue the appropriate Certificates so that your course and trip get fully funded.
Support: Understanding Academy offers full support in terms of Erasmus+ mobilities, but unfortunately we do not provide transport or accommodation.
Fee: €480 Press here to see what is included

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