Teacher’s sustainability competence (5 cr)

Location and time

The study unit starts on March 6 at 6:00 - 7:15 P.M- After this studying is independent and there are no other synchronous sessions. The study unit ends on May 31. The digital open badges must be earned by this date.

Assessment methods and criteria

The study unit will be regarded as completed when the student has achieved the EduSTA Sustainable Educator meta badge (consisting of at least 6 micro-badges).

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

The study unit takes place fully online and it utilizes digital open badges. The course starts with a synchronous webinar on March 6 at 6-7:15 P.M. Studying consists of independent work and online discussions which support and scaffold the process of earning digital open badges. The study unit utilizes EduSTA digital badge constellation in which teacher's core sustainability competences are developed and demonstrated with the help of digital open badges. The unit also uses the Moodle platform as a home base.

Learning materials

All study material is available through Moodle. Each digital badge is accompanied with relevant resources that help achieve the competence goals specified for each badge.

Student workload

The scope of the unit is 5 credits. 1 credit is thought to equal 27 hrs of work.

Completion alternatives

It is possible to earn the digital open badges by demonstrating existing prior knowledge and skills.