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| − | *Sustainability is not a dream! | + | *[http://wikieducator.org/Sustainable_futures/ICSD/Sustainability_is_not_a_dream Sustainability is not a dream!] |
| − | *Understanding systems | + | *[http://wikieducator.org/Sustainable_futures/ICSD/Understanding_systems Understanding systems] |
| − | *From the Holocene to the Anthropocene | + | *[http://wikieducator.org/Sustainable_futures/ICSD/From_the_Holocene_to_the_Anthropocene From the Holocene to the Anthropocene |
| − | *Defining sustainability and sustainable development | + | *[http://wikieducator.org/Sustainable_futures/ICSD/Defining_sustainability_and_sustainable_development Defining sustainability and sustainable development |
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Revision as of 22:57, 13 June 2015
Inspiring Challenge of Sustainable Development Course introduction
What's it about
As the pressure builds and our global development continues to accelerate, our social, economic and environmental systems are falling further and further out of balance. Using a robust, yet simple, scientific foundation, this module will enable the learner to explore and understand how these fundamental systems are connected, and how they are being placed under increasing pressure. This context then provides the setting for an effective strategic methodology that can enable us to imagine and create a future where our society thrives.
What will I learn?
What's involved?
There are 4 sessions each containing numerous resources and 5 activities, the last one being an assessment. The sessions are:
- Sustainability is not a dream!
- Understanding systems
- [http://wikieducator.org/Sustainable_futures/ICSD/From_the_Holocene_to_the_Anthropocene From the Holocene to the Anthropocene
- [http://wikieducator.org/Sustainable_futures/ICSD/Defining_sustainability_and_sustainable_development Defining sustainability and sustainable development
The micro-course can be completed in 10 hours, assessments included.
Prerequisites
Anyone is free to participate in this course. An internet connection and basic web browsing skills are recommended with the ability to create a blog and microblog account (instructions and self-study tutorials provided.) You are requested to keep a personal learning journal as reflection has been shown to increase learning markedly.
Learners aiming to submit assessments for formal academic credit will need to meet the normal university admission requirements of the conferring institution (e.g. language proficiency and school leaving certificates). Learners aiming for the 3rd year Bachelor level are advised to have completed the majority of their 2nd year level subjects to have sufficient capability and experience for preparing assignments for 3rd year level of Bachelor study.
