This guide helps teachers and educators working with young people to deepen their understanding of education on and for the SDGs, and to see how global citizenship education (GCE) approaches and methodologies can underpin good practice. The guide also explores the benefits and challenges of using the SDO framework with learners in schools. It recognizes that educators are likely to be at different stages in their engagement with the SDGs and global citizenship education. That's why, while this guide is designed as an introduction, it also points the way for more experienced practitioners to deepen their thinking and understanding. Ideally, schools would take a holistic approach to the SDGs, integrating their themes into the curriculum and school life, empowering young people to take action on their behalf, and supporting engagement with the wider community.
However, this guide recognizes that this is not always possible, and aims to support learning and thinking about, as well as action for, the SDGs in a variety of school contexts. Practical advice, activity ideas, case studies and useful links and resources are provided to inspire and support educators with a wide range of ways in which learners can engage with the SDGs. The guide also provides a useful stimulus for professional development, linked to educational priorities such as values, curriculum development and working with the local community.
