Scenario 1
Work through the following fictional scenario to practice applying SDG’s in a classroom context and to find connections between sustainability and learning.
Consider the following scenario:
Guy Hemmes teaches for the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, has limited knowledge of sustainability, has not heard of the SDGs and does not feel qualified to teach sustainable concepts. However, the industry that he works in (printing and marketing) uses a lot of paper, chemicals in ink colours, and energy/electricity during production. Employees work long overtime hours, in addition to purchasing and sourcing products and inks overseas. Img Cite: kay fochtmann / Shutterstock
Scenario 1: Reflection
Pretend you are Guy Hemmes. You are busy, you have not heard of the SDGs and have limited sustainability knowledge but have been asked to teach sustainability concepts.
What should you do first?
- Consider and take note of the impact each decision at work makes
- Look for a faculty support group and/or look into development opportunities
- Consider work in an “environmentally friendlier” sector
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If you chose B, you are on the right track as Guy Hemmes would need to understand sustainability concepts and gain more confidence through development and support to teach sustainability.
Option A would also be useful as a means of gathering data in the long-term if it became a practice of taking notes on each daily decision and how it impacts the environment.
Scenario 1: Reflection - Continued
Which SDGs might Guy Hemmes refer to in order to begin a conversation and bring awareness of sustainability in his class?
Here is a recap of his sector – printing and marketing:
“Printing and marketing uses a lot of paper, chemicals in ink colours, and energy/electricity in production. Employees work long overtime hours, in addition to purchasing and sourcing products and inks overseas”.
Scenario 1: Reflection - Continued
Consider the following SDGs in relation to Hemmes’s sector. How might you be able to bring these concepts into a classroom that discusses print media?
Use the links provided to gain more information, and make notes for each SDG. When you have completed each SDG, click Submit.