WORKSHOP Addressing Inner Dimensions of Sustainability in Higher Education
Event details
| Date | 17.10.2024 |
| Hour | 13:15 › 17:15 |
| Speaker |
Dr. Roland Tormey & Melanie Studer, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Dr. Isabelle Providoli, Anna Lena Lewis, Dr. Lilian Trechsel, Centre for Development and Environment of the University of Bern |
| Location |
University of Bern
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
Why this teacher training/course?
Higher education systems predominantly prioritize the transmission of disciplinary knowledge and technical skills. However, there is a growing acknowledgement of the need to cultivate transformative capacities that nurture individual and collective awareness, connection, insight, purpose, and agency. The training aims to bridge this gap by promoting comprehensive pedagogies that view education as pivotal driver for sustainability.
The training was developed as part of the project “Transforming Higher Education for Sustainability by Fostering Inner Dimensions of Learners” (2022-2024), funded by the International Programme of Movetia. The project united eight higher education institution from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the U.S., all with a shared commitment to innovative sustainability education approaches.
Training overview
The training consists of three parts (part 1: Introduction; part 2: Experiential session; part 3: Integration of inner dimensions into educators’ professional practice). The training/course objectives are as follows:
The training is designed for Higher Education faculty from diverse disciplines who are interested in integrating sustainability into their courses or enhancing their sustainability-related teaching approaches.
Join us
We are excited to pilot this training with faculty teaching at Swiss Higher Education. Your participation will not only provide you with invaluable insights but also contribute to the further co-creation and refinement of the training. All training material will later be shared on an Open Educational Resource Platform. The training will take place at the University of Bern (in-person only):
You can register your interest here. More information will follow in due time.
Higher education systems predominantly prioritize the transmission of disciplinary knowledge and technical skills. However, there is a growing acknowledgement of the need to cultivate transformative capacities that nurture individual and collective awareness, connection, insight, purpose, and agency. The training aims to bridge this gap by promoting comprehensive pedagogies that view education as pivotal driver for sustainability.
The training was developed as part of the project “Transforming Higher Education for Sustainability by Fostering Inner Dimensions of Learners” (2022-2024), funded by the International Programme of Movetia. The project united eight higher education institution from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the U.S., all with a shared commitment to innovative sustainability education approaches.
Training overview
The training consists of three parts (part 1: Introduction; part 2: Experiential session; part 3: Integration of inner dimensions into educators’ professional practice). The training/course objectives are as follows:
- conceptually introduce and allow participants to explore and experience the relevance of inner dimensions for sustainability.
- experience the role of connection to self, others, and nature as a fundamental source of supporting sustainability.
- equip participants with practical methods, exercises, and resources for incorporating inner dimensions into their courses and teaching practices.
- encourage collaboration and peer learning among participants, creating a supportive network of educators committed to sustainability and associated inner development.
The training is designed for Higher Education faculty from diverse disciplines who are interested in integrating sustainability into their courses or enhancing their sustainability-related teaching approaches.
Join us
We are excited to pilot this training with faculty teaching at Swiss Higher Education. Your participation will not only provide you with invaluable insights but also contribute to the further co-creation and refinement of the training. All training material will later be shared on an Open Educational Resource Platform. The training will take place at the University of Bern (in-person only):
- Thursday, 10 October 2024, 13:15-17:15
- Thursday, 17 October 2024, 13:15-17:15
You can register your interest here. More information will follow in due time.
Links
Practical information
- Informed public
- Registration required
Contact
- For more information, please contact either Dr. Isabelle Providoli ([email protected]) or Anna Lena Lewis ([email protected]).