Deadline: May 25, 2023.

The Global Schools Program (GSP) is launching applications for the fourth cohort of the Global Schools Advocates Program. This program promotes transformative change in classrooms in support of SDG 4.7 by integrating sustainable development into teacher training to improve student learning. 

Selected teachers will undergo a month-long training program on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The training program will be delivered online, with the ability for teachers to interact with a global cohort of educators. During the comprehensive training program, educators will be introduced to the SDGs and learn about action based pedagogy and ideas to integrate ESD, Global Citizenship Education, and 21st century skills into the classrooms. Over 98% of the educators in the pilot cohort across 50 countries recommended the training to colleagues, and 97% agreed that the training gave them new ideas to try in the classroom.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Applicants are teachers at primary or secondary school worldwide (teachers employed through volunteering programs such as UN Volunteers, Fulbright, Teach for All, etc. are also eligible). 
2. Applicants possess a high level of English to complete the Advocates Training and engage with the global network.
3. Willingness to commit a minimum of 5 hours per week for this role. Global Schools does not require you to implement a defined curriculum. Your 5-10 hours a week should be spent learning, brainstorming with other teachers, experimenting with integrating sustainable development in your lesson plans, and creating a movement for sustainable development in your school. 
4. Passion for the mission of the sustainable development goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. However, no prior experience with the sustainable development goals is required!
5. Willingness to learn and engage with a global community of teachers.
6. Ability to inspire others and willingness to motivate other teachers and faculty in your school to join you on your ESD journey!

BENEFITS

Teachers accepted to the program will receive: 

• Monthly online workshops and conversations on sustainable development to connect educators with other education leaders and SDG Advocates.
• Access to an educator network of like-minded teachers working to implement activities and lessons on global issues within their classrooms.
• Visibility opportunities and participation in conferences as top candidates can be selected to share their advocacy work at the International Conference on Sustainable Development, the Vatican Youth Symposium, the ECOSOC Youth Forum, and in the Global Schools Case-Study Guide.
• A structured mentorship program with an experienced educator who has already completed the Global Schools Advocates program.
• A comprehensive Advocates Toolkit with 17+ supporting documents meant to guide their work in school communities.
• A formal Certificate of Completion. 

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