Overview
This open course was developed in conjunction with An Taisce to promote sustainability and demonstrate how participants can contribute to a greener future, both in their personal lives and within their university campus communities.
The course also introduces participants to the many opportunities An Taisce provides to deepen their understanding of sustainability. These include exploring the Green-Campus Ireland framework and the roles of Climate Ambassador and Young Reporter for the Environment.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe key principles of sustainability and explain how individual and community actions contribute to a greener future;
- Identify practical steps you can take in your personal life and on your university campus to support sustainable behaviours and environmental stewardship;
- Explore and evaluate sustainability initiatives offered by An Taisce, including its volunteering programmes;
- Apply sustainability concepts to propose or enhance an environmentally responsible activity, project, or campus initiative.
Professional Development Recognition
On earning the open badge for this course, you will have achieved further recognition across the following domains of the National Professional Development Framework for Staff Who Teach:
- Domain 1: The Self — focuses on the centrality of personal and professional values, self-awareness, and the individual identity that a teacher brings to their practice;
- Domain 4: Professional Knowledge and Skills — focuses on ensuring that learners remain current in their knowledge and can apply effective, evidence-based practices.
Course Developers
This open course was developed by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in partnership with An Taisce and the following contributors:
Riona Hughes
University of Galway & Board of Irish College Societies
Michelle O’Dowd Lohan
University of Galway
Malena Thren
Student, University of Galway
