Ep26: Sustainable Development in Teaching and Learning with Mandi Banks Gatenby and Helen Perkins

In this episode of the Good Practice in Teaching Podcast, Sarah Dyer, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning at the University of Manchester, talks with Mandi Banks Gatenby, Lecturer in Digital Technologies, and Helen Perkins, Learning Designer. They discuss the challenges and innovative strategies for integrating sustainable development into university teaching.

Mandi and Helen share their experiences from the Association for Learning Design's Educating for Sustainable Development bootcamp, highlighting the collaborative approach to unit design. They explain how the CoDesignS ESD Toolkit, based on UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals, helps create effective and sustainable learning units. 

The episode also delves into the intersection of sustainable development and inclusive learning, emphasising the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and empathy among students. 

Links  

Association for Learning Design Education for Sustainable Development 

Environmental sustainability in the curriculum – Faculty Academy Website 

OneHE - care and equity-based activities 

Creative Universities by Anke Schwittay 

Podcast Transcript