Thematic areas of the conference
2nd International Conference “The 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Education – Teaching, Lifelong Learning, Inclusion and Innovation for the Green and Digital Transition”, focuses on:
- Active Citizen and Global Citizenship Education
- Education for sustainable development
- The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education
At the same time, the Conference emphasizes issues related to the introduction, implementation, evaluation and promotion of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Education.
The general framework of the thematic areas is:
- Pedagogical practices and innovations: Approaches to teaching the SDGs at different educational levels (primary, secondary, tertiary education). Planning interdisciplinary courses with an emphasis on the SDGs. Application of experiential and collaborative learning methods.
- Education and Training of Teachers to Support Sustainable Development Programs at school: Strategies to strengthen the skills and values of teachers for the successful integration of the 17 SDGs in the school unit. Learning communities. Good practices.
- Education for Equity and Social Justice: Interdisciplinary approaches with an emphasis on ensuring equity and justice to achieve the SDGs through education. Empowering vulnerable groups.
- Citizenship and Sustainable Development in Education. Developing Critical Thinking for Active Citizens: Linking Citizenship to the Sustainable Development Goals. Interdisciplinary teaching strategies for the development of critical thinking and civic participation. Promotion of cultural awareness and intercultural dialogue.
- Technology and Innovation: Using educational technologies to support the teaching of the SDGs. Applications of New Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Education. Creation and management of educational material with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
- Lifelong Learning and Training: Strategies and examples of raising citizens’ awareness of the SDGs. NGO partnerships with schools and local communities.
- Sustainable Development in the School and Academic Environment: Integration of the SDGs in the Study Programs, Analysis of methods and practices for the integration of the SDGs in the Study Programs at all levels of Education. Programs that promote Sustainability through education.
- Evaluation and Monitoring of the Progress of the Integration of Sustainable Development in Education: Methods and tools for evaluating the integration of the SDGs in educational programs. Good practices for data collection and analysis on education and the SDGs. Addressing the challenges of integrating the SDGs into education.
- Cooperation and Networks for Sustainable Development: Partnerships between educational institutions/structures, civil society organizations, businesses and governments in support of the SDGs. Teacher support networks that integrate the SDGs into everyday school practice.
- Policies and Strategies for Sustainable Development in Education: International Practices and Networks. Main challenges and obstacles in the implementation of programs to integrate the 17 SDGs in education.