Part A: Educating for sustainability Discuss the scope and purpose for educating for a sustainable future. You’ll need to: include a definition of sustainability summarise key reasons sustainability has become a focus point in recent years and key principles of Educating for Sustainability (EfS) Note: Use your readings from weeks one to five to support your discussion. Part B: Reflection In this section, you’re asked to critically reflect on your attitudes toward sustainable perspectives and articulate what your core values are. You might consider the following areas: Your ecological footprint from week one. What you feel to be the most important issues around environmental sustainability. What you find challenging. Your doubts, concerns and questions. Part C: Teaching/practice position After reflecting on your personal beliefs and values, and the rationale behind educating for a sustainable future, you need to consider how your understandings impact your role as a teacher. How do your personal values conflict or align with principles of EfS? How and why do sustainable education perspectives impact upon the professional responsibilities of teachers? How could you prepare children and young people to think and act for sustainable futures?
