Lesson Plans
Activity 2 From Local Impact to Global Change | |
Learning Goals: By engaging in this activity, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the SDGs can be implemented in their specific local contexts. In addition, interactive workshops and collaborative activities will enable participants to brainstorm innovative solutions and develop action plans tailored to address the unique regional challenges related to the SDGs. | |
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Time | 60 minutes |
Learning objectives | Develop a sense of personal responsibility and commitment to sustainable development. Illustrate challenges faced by communities, organisations and governments in effecting sustainable change in individual behaviour, institutional practice and wider society. |
Content / Methodology/Evaluation | Introduction: Begin with a short icebreaker activity that encourages participants to share their experiences of local communities and their involvement in community initiatives. Provide a brief overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting their global significance and the interconnectedness of the goals. Main Content: Divide participants into small groups and provide each group with a map of their local community. Ask each group to identify and map examples of how the SDGs are relevant to their community, considering both positive and negative impacts. Instruct each group to choose one of the SDGs that is particularly relevant to their community, and to develop a specific action plan to address the issue or contribute to achieving the goal. Encourage them to consider the actions they can take as individuals, as members of organisations or groups, or as part of the wider community. If available, provide participants with local maps, resource guides or information on community organisations that can support their action plans. Group Activities: Bring the groups back together and ask each group to present their action plans to the whole group. Encourage discussion and feedback on the plans and their potential impact. Ask each group to present strategies for advocating for the SDGs in their communities, and for working with other individuals and organisations to achieve common goals. Discussion: Encourage participants to reflect on how the underlying causes of regional issues can connected to the SDGs be found and addressed, what part may community-based organisations play in carrying out and overseeing projects connected to the SDGs, and how can our communities cultivate a socially conscious and sustainable culture. Methodology: Enable participants to create specific action plans that are in line with their abilities, available resources, and the needs of the community through community action planning. Collaboration and Advocacy: To increase the impact of regional SDG initiatives and promote systemic change, encourage cooperation between individuals and organisations. Evaluation: The facilitator can complete an evaluation of this activity through the following questions: 1.What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
2.What is the overall aim of the SDGs?
3.Which SDG focuses on the importance of good governance and institutions?
4.How can individuals and communities contribute to the achievement of the SDGs?
5.What is the role of education in achieving the SDGs?
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Material / Tools / Equipment | Whiteboard or projector Markers or pens SDG posters or images Markers, stickers, or other craft materials |
Comments | During the activity, participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that will deepen their understanding of the SDGs and how they can be directly applied in their own communities. Using the information shared in Module 1.1, participants will gain valuable insights into the importance and implementation of these global goals. References: |