Designing Environments for Teaching Sustainability Citizenship in Schools presents SYNAPSES’ vision on how pre-service and in-service programs on teaching for sustainability citizenship, can be interconnected and enriched to develop a joint offer with significant European dimension.
This booklet describes the vision and framework of the SYNAPSES Academy, which aims to provide comprehensive training for teachers on sustainability citizenship in alignment with the European Green Deal and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It covers key topics such as understanding sustainability citizenship and building sustainability competences; the concept of learning ecologies, emphasizing the integration of formal and informal education in promoting sustainability; the role of open schooling as a catalyst for school transformation, through collaboration with external stakeholders; and implementing a whole school approach to create an integrated learning environment that engages all stakeholders in sustainability efforts.
Overall, the booklet emphasizes the importance of a holistic, systemic approach to education that prepares teachers to effectively address and teach sustainability issues, ultimately aiming to cultivate responsible and proactive sustainability citizens.
