Aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to equip VET practitioners with the knowledge, attitudes and methods needed to integrate civic engagement, ethical values and community participation into green skills learning. As sustainability challenges are deeply interconnected with social, cultural and political realities, the course guides educators in designing learning experiences that help learners understand their role as active community members and responsible contributors to local sustainability transitions.
Through a combination of conceptual understanding and practical participatory approaches, the course supports educators in facilitating ethical reasoning, strengthening community partnerships, and co-designing learning projects that reflect real environmental challenges and diverse stakeholder perspectives. Ultimately, the course promotes a model of green VET where technical proficiency is accompanied by civic responsibility, collaboration and ethical decision-making.
Main ideas:
- Civic engagement is essential for empowering learners to participate actively in sustainable community development.
- Ethical reasoning helps learners navigate value-based dilemmas in green sectors and make fair, responsible decisions.
- Community participation enhances relevance, equity and long-term impact of green learning activities.
- Co-design techniques foster collaboration, shared ownership and inclusive decision-making between learners and community members.
- Sustainability education becomes most effective when technical skills are integrated with civic, ethical and social competences.
Course Features
- Lectures 8
- Quizzes 2
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 3 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Foundations of civic and ethical learning in green VET4
- 1.1Understanding civic engagement and ethical values in sustainability education
- 1.2Integrating ethical reasoning and civic responsibility into green skills learning activities
- 1.3Ethical dilemmas: a practical method for integrating ethical reasoning in green skills learning
- 1.4Section A Quiz6 Questions
- Designing learning with community participation4
- To know more2
