| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 45.62 |
| Liaison | Alvaro Pena |
| Submission Date | Oct. 10, 2024 |
Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay
AC-7: Incentives for Developing Courses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Does the institution have an ongoing program that offers incentives for academic staff in multiple disciplines or departments to develop new sustainability courses and/or incorporate sustainability into existing courses? :
A brief description of the incentive program(s):
Through a strategic collaboration between UTEC and UNESCO-IESALC, academic staff are provided with opportunities to develop new sustainability-focused courses or incorporate sustainability themes into existing ones. The program offers several incentives, including:
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Release Time: Faculty members are granted dedicated time away from other responsibilities to focus on course development related to sustainability.
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Training Sessions: Regularly scheduled training sessions are offered, facilitated by experts from UNESCO-IESALC and UTEC, to equip faculty with the latest knowledge and pedagogical approaches in sustainability education.
This program is a key component of UTEC's commitment to strengthening education, culture, and human development, and aligns with the broader goals of the institution’s partnership with UNESCO-IESALC.
A brief description of the incentives that academic staff who participate in the program(s) receive:
Academic staff who participate in UTEC's sustainability-focused programs, developed in collaboration with UNESCO-IESALC, receive a variety of incentives designed to enhance their ability to incorporate sustainability into their courses. These incentives include:
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Professional Development Opportunities: Participants have access to specialized training sessions and workshops facilitated by experts from UNESCO-IESALC. These sessions focus on innovative pedagogical approaches and the integration of sustainability competencies into curricula.
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Mentorship and Support: Throughout the program, faculty members are guided by mentors certified by the Association for Pedagogical Design and Education for Sustainable Development (ALDESD). This support includes the co-creation of modules that incorporate transformative pedagogies and sustainability competencies.
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Recognition and Certification: Upon completing the program, academic staff receive certification from UNESCO-IESALC and ALDESD, recognizing their enhanced skills in sustainability education and their commitment to the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Access to Collaborative Networks: Participants become part of a growing network of educators and researchers committed to sustainability, fostering opportunities for further collaboration and exchange of best practices across disciplines.
These incentives are designed to not only reward participation but also ensure that academic staff are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to lead transformative educational experiences that align with global sustainability goals.
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