Learning for SustainableFutures: ESD professionaldevelopment at Universityof Gloucestershire, UK
2015
The Learning for Sustainable Futures (LSF)
scheme at University of Gloucestershire provides
professional development in ESD for
both teaching staff and staff who support student
learning. It enables staff to develop the
curriculum and to improve teaching practices
as well as students’ professional skills in ESD.
Staff from any academic faculty or professional
department can propose project concepts
through an annual competitive process. The
successful proposers receive £2500 to lead
and develop their projects, as well as mentoring
support, tailored ESD guidance, resources,
training and networking opportunities.
LSF is supported by the University’s senior
management as part of the implementation
of the Learning and Teaching Strategy and commitment
to ESD in the Strategic Plan 2012–17.
It is part of the institutional strategy for embedding
ESD across the curriculum, student
experience, quality enhancement and corporate
practices. The scheme is co-led by the
Sustainability Team and Academic Development
Unit and has received £50,000 of central
University funds. This investment has
been provided over a 3 year period and has
supported 20 projects in total, with the 4th
cycle starting in 2015–16. The LSF Scheme
also won Highly Commended at the UK 2013
Green Gown Awards for its strategic approach to
ESD professional development.
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