Do your students need to know more about the SDGs?

Do your students need to know more about the SDGs?

Global Citizenship – SDG101 is a free online module, available for RMIT students, that deepen students' understanding of sustainability challenges and how to address these challenges using design thinking combined with SDGs principles.

Global Citizenship – SDG101 is a free online module (available for RMIT students only) that allows students to explore what it means to become a global citizen and the action they can take as individuals to contribute to a sustainable future. 

It provides students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of world issues by deep diving into the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Students uses design thinking skills to research a specific SDG, exchange ideas with peers from across RMIT locations and commit to creating sustainable change by taking action in their community. With a time commitment of six hours over three weeks, students:

  • Understand the SDGs concept and framework
  • Identify the application of SDGs in society 
  • Reflect on challenging preconceptions  
  • Analyse their own values and how to maintain integrity 
  • Investigate how to operate across hierarchies 
  • Commit to action on the sustainable development issues students are passionate about

On completion of the module, students also gain an RMIT Cred, and are able to download the badge & certificate that can be shared across platforms, recognising their efforts, new skills and commitment. This module was created in partnership with Common Purpose, a not-for-profit organisation that strives to develop leaders who can cross boundaries, both at work and in society.

10 March 2022

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10 March 2022

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