


German-Georgian Summer School on Education for Sustainable Development
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This Summer School is organized by the Institute for Geography Education and the Institute for German Language and Literature II of University of Cologne (Germany) in cooperation with Ilia State University in Tbilisi (Georgia). It provides knowledge about global and local sustainability challenges, as well as innovative teaching methods and media to promote education for sustainable development (ESD). An international network for future cooperation will be established, and through exchanges and practical experiences, participants will be better prepared to integrate sustainability topics into their teaching practices. The program includes seminars, workshops, excursions, and cultural activities.
Content:
- Challenges and Solutions: Providing in-depth knowledge about the most pressing issues of unsustainable development in Germany and Georgia. Participants will develop solutions and evaluate actions in the education sector.
- Reflection on Teaching Projects: Analysis of German and Georgian approaches to education for sustainable development (ESD). Students will reflect on differences and develop ideas for their own teaching.
- Linguistic and Subject-Specific Learning: Enhancing language and subject-matter competencies to communicate complex sustainability issues.
- Innovative Media and OER: Introduction to the use of digital, freely accessible teaching materials to strengthen ESD in higher education. Students will learn how to use OER for creating teaching materials and discuss their potential for broader ESD integration.
Location: Tbilisi (Georgia)
Date: September 21-29, 2025
Costs: No costs for participants from Ilia State University
Eligibility:
Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students in Geography, Biology, German Studies and related fields at the Ilia State University in Tbilisi are eligible. Preference will be given to students in teacher education programs.
Application:
Applications can be submitted until February 15, 2025 through following APPLICATION FORM.
The applicants should provide their CV, updated transcript of records, proof of language proficiency (minimum B1 level in English required, additionally any proof of Germany language proficiency, if available), motivation statement.
Short listed candidates will be invited to the interview.
For questions, please contact iro@iliauni.edu.ge
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