Course
Sustainability thinking in education (ECM160)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026
Fakta
Emnekode
ECM160
Vekting (stp)
5
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
2
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
The course aims to help students develop their understanding of sustainability thinking in education and its role in societal development towards more sustainable futures. It emphasises the normative and value-based challenges of educational approaches to sustainable development. The course introduces the interconnectedness of the Earth's systems, both locally and globally, in relation to socio-economic structures. Sustainability challenges and the role of education in sustainable practices will be explored.
The course will be part of ECIU University at UiS, linked to Department of Teacher Education and Sports Science, with the aim of increasing understanding of sustainability thinking in educational systems such as universities, schools, and kindergartens, and how this can contribute to more meaningful educational pathways.
The course will consist of two parts: two online sessions to build a theoretical foundation, followed by a four-day gathering at UiS focused on practical explorations of specific sustainability-related educational challenges. The target audience is teachers, teacher students, and others interested in education.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has knowledge of fundamental principles of sustainability thinking and how these can be implemented in the education system.
- is familiar with how norms and values can influence approaches to environmental and sustainability education.
- is familiar with the significance of place-based education and how it can promote environmental and sustainability thinking through local connections.
Skills
The candidate:
- can apply academic knowledge to develop and facilitate educational programs that integrate sustainability thinking across various subjects
- Can find, assess and refer to research-based material on educational practices and curricula concerning environmental and sustainability thinking
General Competence
The candidate:
- has insight into ethical issues in sustainability education and its community impact.
- can plan and carry out sustainability education projects.
- can present theories and solutions in sustainability education.
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Written assignment (take-home exam) (1000 words+/-10%) - to be handed in within two weeks of the assignment being given.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
- Mandatory participation in both digital seminars and 80% of the five day, in-person gathering at the UiS campus.
- One written assignment (200 words - evaluated as approved/not approved).
