Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Education for Sustainability (EfS) is now recognised internationally as the educational and pedagogical platform for teaching in sustainability. EfS is shorthand for learning-based strategies to stimulate change towards sustainability. While we have an increasing number of courses in Australia about sustainability within many trades and professions, this qualification is the first focussing on education for sustainability. We know that teaching the technical knowledge and skills about sustainability design, materials and technologies does not bring about change in itself without the whole systems knowledge, critical thinking, communication and collaborative skills to educate for a sustainable future.
Aims & Objectives:
This Vocational Graduate Certificate in Education and Training for Sustainability is designed for all teachers (VET, University Higher Education, Secondary and Primary) seeking to embed education for sustainability in their curriculum, teaching and assessment. It will also be important for those working for change in sustainability in community groups, local councils, government agencies, industry, and non-government organisations. Specifically, the course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to: Embed sustainability into learning programs, curriculum and teaching practiceFacilitate a broad range of delivery and assessment strategies to support change for sustainabilityPlan and implement learning based change programs within their own institutionResearch current and emerging best practices in their industry sector/field of study
Course Structure:
This graduate certificate comprises of three core units of study and is offered by blended delivery. Blended delivery mode incorporates workshops, on-line, individual assignments, team-based assignments and applied learning in the workplace or simulated environment.
Units of Study:
VU20128 – Develop a sector-specific Education for Sustainability teaching and learning program.This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for integration of sustainability, and education for sustainability (EfS), principles and practices into sector-specific teaching and learning programs. Typically established through action research, the program planning is informed by comprehensive study into current, relevant national and international sustainability policies, practices and movements and their application to individual teaching and training practices. VU20129 - Implement a sector-specific Education for Sustainability teaching and learning program. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate integration of sustainability, and education for sustainability (EfS), principles and practices into a sector-specific teaching and learning program. The program is monitored, reviewed and revised for continuous improvement. VU20130 - Provide advanced facilitation skills to implement an education and training for sustainability initiativeThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for integration of sustainability and education for sustainability (EfS) principles and practices into sector-specific facilitation and training programs. Such planning initiatives are informed by comprehensive research into current, relevant national and international sustainability policies, practices and movements and their application to the provision of education in a range of contexts and settings
Graduate Attributes:
Graduates of the course will be able to: teach, review and design curriculum to embed sustainabilityplan and implement a learning based change program for sustainability in an educational institution, local government, business or the communityconduct action research projects to transform own practice for sustainabilityimplement an education for sustainability learning strategy in their sectorfacilitate a broad range of delivery and assessment strategies to support change for sustainability
Entry Requirements:
You are expected to have: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalentextensive relevant industry experience demonstrating capacity to undertake study at a graduate levelbe able to use a personal computer, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and email programs and internet search engines and as a minimum:have some experience, qualifications, and/or knowledge of educational learning theories and teaching methodologies
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.Further details for students considering RPL can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
VET FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
