Validation and Review Panels Training for KU students Maria Xypaki Curriculum Development Assistant Sustainability Hub, Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory and Support Directorate 02.12.2016

Sustainability Quiz

Q.1 Sustainability or Sustainable Development is about: A. The development that makes hippos happy B. The development that uses up all natural resources, i.e. soil, air, oil, trees etc C. The development that is balanced and equitable for all

C! Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHl09q5kk0k

Sustainability at Kingston University Kingston’s Led By Learning strategy (KU, 2012) states that “we will act ethically to minimize our impact on the environment; we will include issues relating to sustainability and ethics in the curriculum” (clause 3.2); and “we will demonstrate the economic, social, cultural impact of our research and how it benefits individuals, the community and the environment.” (Clause 2.6)

Education for Sustainable Development(ESD) Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) aims to enable the next generation of leaders to imagine and create more sustainable futures for people and planet. ESD is relevant to any course and any career path.

Under the 3rd principle of the Inclusive Curriculum: “Equip students with the skills to work in a global and diverse environment” Module Create an accessible curriculum Enable students to see themselves reflected in the curriculum Equip students with the skills to positively contribute to and work in a global and diverse environment In the concept In the content (learning outcomes, reading lists) In the delivery (learning and teaching strategy) In the assessment (assessment strategy) In the feedback (feedback strategy) In the review/evaluation (MRDP)

2. Sustainability is relevant to: A. All the courses and disciplines B. Engineers and Nurses C. Teachers and Managers

A! Sustainability is relevant to every discipline and course It is about placing a subject area within its current environmental, social and economic context - All the professions and courses can embed sustainability to safeguard a better quality of life for all Subject area Economic Poverty Inequality Environmental Depletion of natural resources Climate change Social Lack of equal opportunity Lack of community cohesion

For Business, sustainability is about Social Corporate Responsibility Engineering Nursing Economic Poverty Inequality Environmental Depletion of natural resources Climate change Social Lack of equal opportunity Lack of community cohesion For Business, sustainability is about Social Corporate Responsibility For Engineers, sustainability is about designing or operating systems such that they use energy and resources sustainably For Nurses, sustainability is about making individual contributions in their daily practice to maximise the use of resources

Q3. Employers around the world: Don’t look for employees who have sustainability knowledge and skills More and more want their employees to know about sustainability challenges C. Don’t think sustainability presents any opportunities

B! Employers seek for graduates who are aware of the current sustainability challenges and have the knowledge and the skills to address them through their profession. Currently there is a gap in these skills. (UN Global Compact, Global Opportunity Report, 2015)

Q.4 As a student sitting in validation and review panels There is nothing I can do for embedding sustainability in KU courses B. I am key in embedding sustainability in KU courses by ensuring that there is consistency with the Revised Academic Framework and the Curriculum Design Principles during validation and review panels

B! Does the course allow students to bring to bear their knowledge and skills on current issues of global concern (sustainability; human rights; ethical practice and behaviour; diversity etc)?

Content Teaching and Learning Assessment Has the course team ensured that students take into account the environmental, economic, social and ethical context that affect debates and thinking within their subject area? Are there any opportunities for incorporating stimulus activities, case studies, discussion-based learning, and democratic/participatory approaches in the T&L Strategy that could allow the exchange of divergent views for deep and critical reflection? Are there any opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of the University’s Graduate’s attributes and particularly global awareness? Are there any synoptic assessments that explore understanding of the relationship between the course and the wider socioeconomic and environmental issues?

Q.5 I want to embed sustainability in KU courses: A. But I have no support or guidance B. But there is no university team leading on Sustainability in Kingston that can advise and support C. The Sustainability Hub can guide me and support me with gaining a better understanding of how each course relates to sustainability (content, teaching and learning and assessment)

The Sustainability Hub at Kingston University provides: C! The Sustainability Hub at Kingston University provides: Understanding of how sustainability relates to the different specialisms and professions Encouragement to reflect on and consider how you currently experience sustainability as part of the KU courses and how it may be improved for an even better learning experience

For more information on Education for Sustainable Development: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/sustainability For any advice or support, please contact Maria Xypaki on: M.Xypaki@kingston.ac.uk Tel: 020 8417 6510