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Students need more than subject knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world. They need the ability to think critically, work across disciplines, navigate uncertainty and contribute to a more sustainable future. But how can we assess these capabilities (often called competencies or transferable skills) effectively?
This Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) community of practice meeting, delivered in partnership with Learning for Sustainability Scotland, will explore how educators in further and higher education are designing learning and assessment to develop and evidence sustainability competencies. We will discuss both theory and practical approaches to competency-based learning outcomes and consider what this means for teaching practice.
Through case studies and peer discussion, participants will gain ideas and inspiration for embedding and assessing sustainability competencies in their own contexts. The meeting welcomes anyone with links to teaching - educators, sustainability leads, quality managers, CPD leads, estates staff all welcome!
Speakers:
Aaron Redman, Aalborg University and Arizona State University & Jordan King, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Transforming assessment in Education for Sustainable Development: the DARE approach
Leona Davis, University of Arizona: The Sustainability Competency Journal: a student-led assessment tool
John Meechan, Forth Valley College: Teaching and assessing food waste awareness and skills with bakery students
Agenda
13.30-13.40 - welcome and introduction
13.40-14.25 - speaker inputs and panel Q&A
14.25-14.30 - comfort break
14.30-14.50 - breakout rooms
14.50-15.00 - close
Get in touch with kmobius@eauc.org.uk if you'd like to share your story on our padlet.
Tagged : Topic Area, Learning, teaching and research, Education for Sustainable Development, Geographical Location, UK and Ireland, Year, 2026
Type : EAUC events
EAUC's communities of practice (CoPs) allow staff from educational member institutions (unless otherwise stated) to discuss specific sustainability topics both via email discussion lists and online events. To learn more about our CoPs and join a group, head to our networking and communities page.
Please review our event terms and conditions. All attendees will be expected to abide by our event code of conduct.
