Competences4ESD:
An innovative ESD Key Competences Training Model for teachers in the frames of the 4SDG
- Quality Education for ALL

Find out more about the project:

Program: Erasmus+

Key action: Vocational Education and Training

Action Type: KA220 Cooperation partnerships

Project Reference: 2021-1-PL01-KA220-VET-000033148

Start Date - End Date: 28/02/2022 - 27/08/2024

Duration: 24 months

Our role: Partner

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Topics

  • Initial and continuous training for teachers, trainers and other education staff
  • Key competences development
  • Open and distance learning

Project Overview

Empowering Educators for Sustainable Development: Competences4ESD Project

The Competences4ESD project aims to redefine key competences for educators, enabling them to effectively integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into their teaching practices. By aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education for All), this Erasmus+ project empowers teachers to foster critical thinking and sustainability-focused action among students.

Background

Since the launch of the UN's 17 SDGs in 2015, there has been a global effort to integrate sustainability into education.

However, educators often lack the skills to teach ESD effectively, struggling to connect ecological, economic, and social aspects or inspire transformative action. The Competences4ESD project addresses this gap by equipping pre- and in-service teachers with innovative tools and training to develop key competences for fostering sustainability in their classrooms and communities.

Objectives

Redefine and develop ESD key competences for teachers

Create innovative tools and methodologies for educators

Promote sustainability through role-play games and e-learning platforms

Build a vibrant community of trainers and stakeholders for long-term impact

Project results

Partners

TURUN YLIOPISTO,
Finland
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STANDO LTD,
Cyprus
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Univerza V Ljubljani,
Slovenia
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Wyzsza Szkola Biznesu I Nauk O Zdrowiu, Poland
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Comparative Research Network EV,
Germany
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Dracon Rules Design Studio,
Greece
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News about the project

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