Going Beyond Language Learning

This short presentation is based on a chapter entitled: Content and the SDGs: Going Beyond Language Learning in a new British Council publication: Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom.The... [ view full abstract ]

This short presentation is based on a chapter entitled: Content and the SDGs: Going Beyond Language Learning in a new British Council publication: Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom.

The chapter, written by the presenter, outlines five classroom activities that teachers can use with children and teenagers to teach about three of the SDGs: Affordable and clean energy (7); Sustainable consumption (12); and Climate Change (13). Overall, the book covers all 17 SDGs.

The presentation will outline the chapter and take a closer look at one or two of the activities. It will also show how creativity and thinking skills can be used to develop critical awareness among students learning English. The activities in the chapter have been designed for low-resource contexts to make them accessible to all.