Becoming Global Citizens for a Sustainable Society

Source: https://www.gcedonlinecampus.org/_HTML/closed_course_view.php?id=36

This course introduces the SDGs and the notion of Global Citizenship through the series of lectures by renowned experts from all over the world, interviews with scholars, advocates and representatives from all different sectors, and case presentations by active global citizens. 

 

The course aims to examine and critically reflect on the revolving issues around the globe at local, national, and international levels by providing a platform where learners can virtually meet and learn from one another.

 

Learners will be able to deepen their understanding of the SDGs and global citizenship, exchange and embrace different perspectives, and challenge their own assumptions.

 

The course invites those who see themselves as global citizens as well as who aspire to assume active roles in bringing meaningful changes to oneself and to the society they are in.

 

No.	Module	Units
1	Global Citizenship and the SDGs	1) Understanding global citizenship in the context of the SDGs. 2) Why & What is Global Citizenship? 3) Issues Around Global Citizenship
2	Global Citizenship in a Challenging World	Key Challenges to Global Citizenship - Poverty & Glocal Justice - Consumerism & Eco Justice - Peace & Preventing Violent Extremism - Media Influence and Critical Literacy - Globalization & Migration - Gender Equality
3	Act to Change: Global Citizenship for Transformation	1) Highlights and Key Issues of the SDGs 2) Global Partnership for Achieving the SDGs
4	Meet the Global Citizens Around the World	Case studies of innovative movements and cases of global citizens
5	Plan for Action: Becoming Active Global Citizens	1) How to become active global citizens 2) Advocacy tools and strategies

Toolkit for Youth Eco-Activism

 Source: https://learn.ecounesco.ie/courses/toolkit-for-youth-eco-activism/

Nourishing Well-Being and Catalysing Collective Action for Earth

About this Course

Go on a journey of eco-activism using our online Toolkit for Eco-Activism!

This course follows River on her journey of self-discovery and action, building a community of like-minded people on the way, and gaining the skills and confidence to get involved in eco-activism. Whether you are an eco-activist, an educator, or a young person interested in the environment, this toolkit can have implications for your life and help you respond to social-ecological challenges.

This Toolkit is the result of the collaborative project, Youth Action for Nature and Wellbeing, which you can read more about below. In addition to this online course, the toolkit is available as a printed book and in PDF format at yafnaw.eu. 

How to Use the Toolkit

This course has been designed by young people for young people, aged 16 to 25. The toolkit can be used independently by the youth. It is primarily intended for individuals who wish to establish a collective group of local youth eco-activists. However, if you already have a group to collaborate with, that is fantastic.

There are two ways to use the toolkit, depending on your needs and interests as an eco-activist. One way is is to follow the toolkit linearly through the 6 Phases of Activism, or alternatively you can follow the Learning Icons, as illustrated below.

The 6 Phases of the Toolkit

The toolkit can be read linearly, from start to finish through 6 Phases of Activism. Along the way, you and River, the main character of the toolkit, will encounter a variety of animals that will present tools and activities for eco-activists to try, getting creative and using nature as a canvas. If you are new to eco-activism, we recommend you work through the 6 phases one after the other. 

The 7 Learning Ions

Another possibility is to navigate your way through the toolkit using the 7 learning icons, following your interests or needs at the time. If you are already engaged with eco-activism, you may find it more helpful to focus on what is needed at the moment or skip certain phases of your journey.

Systems Thinking

Transformative Learning

Peer Education

Well-being

Nature Based

Civic Engagement

Community Learning

Systems Thinking

Transformative Learning

Peer Education

Well-being

Nature Based

Civic Engagement

Youth Action for Nature and Wellbeing

The Youth Action for Nature and Well-Being project was funded by Erasmus+ and involved a strategic partnership between six non-governmental organisations: ECO-UNESCO, Resilience.Earth, Gaia Education, The Rural Parliament of Slovakia, Youth for Smile (Jaunatne smaidam), and Ecowellness Consulting.

Mindfulness Education Curriculums

SEE Learning by Dalai Lama:

https://compassion.emory.edu/_includes/documents/SEE_Learning_Docs/SEE_Companion_March.pdf

Happy Schools by UNESCO:

https://gcedclearinghouse.org/sites/default/files/resources/220135eng.pdf

Kindness Curriculum by Center for Healthy Minds

https://centerhealthyminds.org/join-the-movement/sign-up-to-receive-the-kindness-curriculum

Kindness Curriculum by Kaplan

https://thekindnesscurriculum.com/

Cambridge Life Competencies Framework 

https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/cambridgelifecompetenciesframework 

Doing what matters in the times of stress

 

Dong what maters in the times of stress from Little Daisy

School Circles (2021) - documentary

School Circles (2021) - documentary - Short Version (44 min)

School Circles is an independent documentary that explores the practice of democratic schools in the Netherlands. The film shows students, teachers and staff members coming together to dialogue, discuss proposals, mediate conflicts and make decisions about their school life.

These schools not only challenge the mainstream education, but also democracy as we know it. They put into practice Sociocracy, a method for collective organisation based on a systems perspective, in which the decisions are made by hearing all the voices and getting everyone's consent.

School Circles connects the theory of sociocracy to its practice within schools, taking us to new possibilities of organising ourselves and our communities.

MORE INFO:

• https://schoolcirclesfilm.com

The directors of the film are trained sociocracy facilitators and offer courses around democratic governance and sociocracy within schools and educational settings. For more info visit: https://www.wonderingschool.org/socio... 

The Circle Way

 Source: https://www.thecircleway.net/

The Circle Way — Putting Equity and Justice in the Center
The Circle Way unequivocally affirms the essential practice of turning to one another to uphold racial, ethnic, gender, disability, economic, and environmental justice. We can imagine a different way.

Quick Links

Two-page Circle Guidelines available in 14 languages

The Circle Way Pocket Guide available in 3 languages

The Circle Way Hosting Guide for Virtual Online Grief Circles

Resource Bundle: Hosting Circle Online

What is The Circle Way?

• A way of being in the world

• A structure for deep conversation and wise outcomes

• A methodology founded by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea in 1992

• A growing movement of global practice

• Learn more: https://www.thecircleway.net/the-circle-way

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What is The Circle Way process?

The Circle Way gathers people into a circular shape with participants at the rim and the purpose in the centre. Each person has a voice and everyone can see and hear one another. Social agreements and practices help facilitate respectful conversation. Circle supports a leader in every chair.

Learn more: https://www.thecircleway.net/the-process

Climate Solutions 101 - Playlist of 6 Units

Source: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnpej4pQF7UPnt0nkZEa8sxR9TmWR1B

Your climate solutions journey begins now. Filled with the latest need-to-know science and fascinating insights from global leaders in climate policy, research, investment, and beyond, this video series is a brain-shift toward a brighter climate reality.

Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, Project Drawdown centers game-changing climate action based on its own rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course, presented in video units and in-depth conversations, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free, science-based educational resources, elevated public discourse, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey, today.

Learn more: www.drawdown.org/climate-solutions-101

#ClimateSolutions101

Survival Kits - Mindfulness Practices for Children

 Source: Plum Village

During a typical summer, Plum Village hosts hundreds of families that come with their children to practice mindfulness. We invite you to enjoy a selection of Plum Village practices created especially for children.

Everyday Mindfulness

How do we cultivate stability and freedom in our daily lives? Can we enjoy eating our food in mindfulness? Brother Phap Luu offers a pebble meditation for children to use and Kaira Jewel shows them how to enjoy a simple snack in mindfulness.

Pebble Meditation

Snack Meditation

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Inviting the Bell

Inviting the bell at home is an important practice for the family to return to themselves, or to calm a tense situation. Anyone with some mindfulness in the present moment can do it, including our children.

Inviting the Bell

Does the Buddha live in the bell?

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Handling Strong Emotionsons

When children learn how to calm their strong emotions, they begin to learn how to take care of themselves and bring stability into their lives.

Sailing your boat in a storm

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Hugging meditation

A hug always makes everything better! Brother Phap Lai teaches hugging meditation to the children.

Hugging meditation

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Singing!

No Plum Village practice is complete without singing! Singing helps us to cultivate joy and mindfulness.

I like the roses