UNSDSN 2023 Global Schools Advocates Program for Teachers worldwide

The Global Schools Program (GSP) is launching applications for the fourth cohort of the Global Schools Advocates Program. This program promotes transformative change in classrooms in support of SDG 4.7 by integrating sustainable development into teacher training to improve student learning. 

Selected teachers will undergo a month-long training program on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The training program will be delivered online, with the ability for teachers to interact with a global cohort of educators. During the comprehensive training program, educators will be introduced to the SDGs and learn about action based pedagogy and ideas to integrate ESD, Global Citizenship Education, and 21st century skills into the classrooms. Over 98% of the educators in the pilot cohort across 50 countries recommended the training to colleagues, and 97% agreed that the training gave them new ideas to try in the classroom. 

Some of the topics that will be covered in the training include: relevance of sustainable development for education; ESD Pedagogy; active teaching strategies for the classroom; connecting SDG targets to your national context; lesson planning and learning objectives; ideas for classroom assessment; the whole-of-school approach; and more! To see the full syllabus for the training course, please click here. 

After the successful completion of the training, educators will receive the Global Schools Advocate title as well as the Global Schools Advocate Toolkit and begin their journey to integrate ESD into schools. Advocates will be tasked with inspiring their fellow teachers and school leaders to take-up action for the SDGs, as well as incorporating sustainable development within their lesson plans. Advocates will act as a driving force within their school community to ensure sustainable development is introduced and adopted into school curriculum and operations. 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN)
• UNSDSN Global Schools Advocates Program
• Aim and Benefits of UNSDSN Global Schools Advocates Program
• Requirements for UNSDSN Global Schools Advocates Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN)

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. SDSN is guided by a Leadership Council, which brings together global sustainable development leaders from all regions... continue reading

UNSDSN Global Schools Advocates Program

Application Deadline	25 May 2023
Country to study
Type	Training
Sponsor	United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of UNSDSN Global Schools Advocates Program

Teachers accepted to the program will receive: 

• Free online training, developed by the Global Schools team to increase sustainable development literacy and provide teachers with new, active strategies to implement in the classroom;
• Monthly online workshops and conversations on sustainable development to connect educators with other education leaders and SDG Advocates;
• Access to an educator network of like-minded teachers working to implement activities and lessons on global issues within their classrooms; 
• Visibility opportunities and participation in conferences as educators can be selected to share their advocacy work at the International Conference on Sustainable Development, the Vatican Youth Symposium, the ECOSOC Youth Forum, and in the Global Schools Case-Study Guide;
• Structured mentorship program with an experienced educator who has already completed the Global Schools Advocates program;
• A comprehensive Advocates Toolkit with 17+ supporting documents meant to guide their work in school communities;
• A formal Certificate of Completion.

 

Requirements for UNSDSN Global Schools Advocates Program Qualification

Applicants are teachers at primary or secondary school worldwide (teachers employed through volunteering programs such as UN Volunteers, Fulbright, Teach for All, etc. are also eligible). 

• Applicants possess a high level of English to complete the Advocates Training and engage with the global network.
• Willingness to commit a minimum of 5 hours per week for this role. Global Schools does not require you to implement a defined curriculum. Your 5-10 hours a week should be spent learning, brainstorming with other teachers, experimenting with integrating sustainable development in your lesson plans, and creating a movement for sustainable development in your school. 
• Passion for the mission of the sustainable development goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. However, no prior experience with the sustainable development goals is required!
• Willingness to learn and engage with a global community of teachers.
• Ability to inspire others and willingness to motivate other teachers and faculty in your school to join you on your ESD journey!

Application Deadline

May 25, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) on docs.google.com to apply

For more details visit: UNSDSN website.