Overview

Developing a climate-conscious classroom and encouraging students to take a certain level of responsibility will allow them to enact real change in their school environment, and motivate positive change in the wider community, too. By teaching the critical skills young people need to assess the information, and misinformation, they are exposed to, you can help them to understand, navigate, and find a voice in discussing what is arguably the most important issue facing humanity.

You can support your school’s sustainability goals by building a learning journey that involves analysis and understanding of the science behind climate change. By teaching critical thinking and highlighting the impact of climate change on their school, the wider community, and the planet as a whole, you can inspire sustainable behaviours and a proactive approach to tackling climate change.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Recall ways to promote climate consciousness among students, to help them understand climatechange’s causes and impact on the planet and society
• Recognise ways to cultivate eco-literacy in students, to foster intrinsic sustainable values
• Identify opportunities for students to participate in climate activism and advocacy within theirschool and broader community

Why should I take this course

This course is for school staff, school leaders, and business managers. It’ll guide you on how to promote climate consciousness within your setting. It’ll also explain why it’s crucial to be able to make the distinction between reliable and unreliable sources. The knowledge gained from taking this course will help you open up opportunities for any students wanting to participate in climate activism and advocacy within the school and wider community.