Section outline

    • Welcome to Module 3! This module covers the Normative Competency (NC), focusing on values, principles, and goals related to sustainability.

      Expected Outcome: By the end of this module, you will be able to facilitate interactive activities that help students reflect on, articulate, and negotiate underlying values and sustainability norms within your specific discipline.

      📌 Important Note on ESDC Pedagogy:

      Integrating ESDCs may not require a completely new pedagogy. Most of your current teaching and learning activities can still be used; they just need to be aligned with the ESDC CLO.

    • What is Normative Competency (NC)? (Understanding norms, values, and negotiations in sustainability).

    • Pedagogy in Action: The Sustainability Cootie Catcher (An example of a fun, interactive activity to explore normative values).

    • Download the instructional slides: Cootie_Catcher_for_Normative_Competency_(NC).pptx

      • Create: Using the template in the PPT, create your own Normative Competency "Cootie Catcher" tailored to your subject area.

      • Record: Film a short video of yourself demonstrating how your Cootie Catcher works and the questions it asks.

      • Upload: Upload your video to YouTube. Set the privacy setting to "Unlisted".

      • Share & Discuss: Post your unlisted YouTube link in this Module's Discussion Forum.

      • Peer Review: View at least two other enrollees' videos and leave a constructive comment on their forum posts.