Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
ED10320
Module Title
Education, Sustainability and Ethical Citizenship
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Implementation Review Essay  1800 Words  60%
Semester Assessment Assessment 1  Academic Poster and Rationale 500 Words  40%
Supplementary Assessment Implementation Review Essay  1800 Words  60%
Supplementary Assessment Assessment 1  Academic Poster and Rationale 500 Words  40%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Critically examine the interconnections between education, sustainability, and ethical citizenship.

Evaluate the role of education in promoting sustainability and fostering ethical citizenship in local and global contexts.

Apply principles of sustainability and ethical citizenship to educational practices and policies in Wales and globally.

Design and evaluate age-appropriate learning activities that integrate sustainability and ethical citizenship in educational settings.

Brief description

This module explores the concepts of sustainability and ethical citizenship within educational contexts. It examines the role of education in addressing global challenges and fostering responsible citizenship. Students will engage with key theories, policies, and practices related to sustainability and ethical citizenship education, particularly in the Welsh context. The module emphasizes practical application, enabling students to design learning experiences that promote sustainability and ethical citizenship in educational settings.

Content

Key concepts in sustainability and ethical citizenship education

Education for sustainability and ethical citizenship in the Welsh curriculum and policy context

Global challenges and the role of education in addressing them

Pedagogical approaches to sustainability and ethical citizenship education

Integrating sustainability and ethical citizenship across the curriculum

Cultural diversity, social justice, and global awareness in education

Assessment and evaluation of sustainability and ethical citizenship learning

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Adaptability and resilience Students will be required to apply creativity throughout the module.
Co-ordinating with others Teamwork will be developed throughout group activities.
Creative Problem Solving Students will be required to think creatively to evaluate and address global challenges.
Critical and analytical thinking Critical and Analytical Thinking will be developed throughout the module.
Digital capability Students will develop information literacy skills throughout the module.
Professional communication Communication skills will be a key component throughout the module and students will be required to demonstrate this in the poster.
Real world sense Global awareness will be a key feature of the module.
Reflection Students will reflect on current issues and consider their part in addressing these.
Subject Specific Skills Research skills will be developed throughout the module.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4