Introduction to Sustainability Education for Post-Secondary Educators from Any Discipline

Curious about embedding sustainability into your teaching? Here’s how to begin.

Join the Waterloo Climate Institute and our campus partners for "Introduction to Sustainability Education for Post-Secondary Educators from Any Discipline" a hands-on interdisciplinary workshop to explore the what’s, why’s and how’s of sustainability education and learn where to access resources for teaching/learning. We’ll explore pedagogy, connections with reconciliation and the SDGs, share practical examples and even brainstorm course revisions. No previous experience is required, and faculty members, education support staff and sessional instructors from ALL disciplines are welcome!  Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited – please register in advance.  

Partners: Waterloo Climate Institute, Sustainability Office, Integrated Teaching Support Unit (formerly CTE), Faculty of Environment, Ideas Clinic (Engineering). 

Target Audience: Instructors from any discipline as well as education support staff.

Facilitators: Michele Martin (Waterloo Climate Institute) and other members of the Teaching Tips Working Group, with support from Veneeta Paray (co-op student, Waterloo Climate Institute).  

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of sustainability education within the context of UWaterloo’s Global Futures Initiative.

• Identify and access UWaterloo resources and supports for sustainability education.

• Integrate sustainability and climate education into their courses or programs, and encourage colleagues to do the same.

This event is part of the Teach Like the Planet Depends on It workshop series.