James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

ED5911 - Education for Sustainability

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject is available to all students who possess a relevant undergraduate degree or diploma approved by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. ED5911 is offered in external mode in Australia where lectures and tutorials are conducted online through Learn JCU; however some on-campus tutorials may be negotiated. ED5911 is offered in limited mode in Singapore.

Educating for sustainability is one of the key issues for our time. This subject introduces contemporary approaches to education for sustainability at international and national level. In this subject you will be introduced to recent policy, curriculum, pedagogy, and research and be encouraged to link theoretical understandings with innovative ideas for education for sustainability practice in a range of educational and community settings. ED5911 is an AQF level 9 subject that aims to consolidate your knowledge of socio-ecological systems and processes with a view to enhancing your capacity to understand and educate for local, regional and global sustainability.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Face to face teaching 30-Jul-2018 to 02-Aug-2018
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse
Contact hours:
  • 32 hours workshops/Seminars
  • 7 hours - Online engagement through Learn JCU platform
    Assessment:contribution to online learning community (40%); negotiated curriculum/research project (60%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 23-Aug-2018
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours - On line engagement through Learn JCU platform
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:contribution to online learning community (40%); negotiated curriculum/research project (60%).

      JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 53
      Census Date 29-Nov-2018
      Face to face teaching (to be advised)
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:contributions to online learning community (40%); negotiated curriculum/research project (60%).

        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
        Census Date 02-Aug-2018
        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse
        Contact hours:
        • 39 hours workshops/Seminars
          Assessment:contribution to online learning community (40%); negotiated curriculum/research project (60%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.