PubData Leuphana Repository: Teach About U.S. Moodle Course: Going Green

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Original Title	Teach About U.S. Moodle Course: Going Green - Education for Sustainability
DOI	10.48548/pubdata-34
Handle	20.500.14123/50
Kinds of Data	Programs and Applications Context Materials / Supporting information
Resource Type	Dynamic / Interactive Web Resource
Creator	Kaliampos, Joannis 0000-0002-1151-8679 (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16) Schmidt, Torben 0000-0001-6579-2115 (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16) Kohl, Martina 0000-0001-5138-9528 (U.S. Embassy Berlin) Oussaifi, Taieb (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16) Ernst, Karin (Life e.V.) Krüger, Katja (Life e.V.)
Description of the Dataset	The dataset comprises an English language course centered around the topic of sustainability, encompassing a well-structured curriculum comprising language activities and multimedia resources, which can be seamlessly integrated into Moodle learning management system. The course is centered around the theme of sustainability, encompassing various interconnected topics such as food, green energy, fashion, plastic recycling, youth participation and engagement in society. With a holistic approach, students are encouraged to examine the multifaceted aspects of sustainability, fostering a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating a more sustainable future. The course provides educators with English language activities, readings, discussions, and projects related to the diverse themes of sustainability. The course also incorporates open source texts, case studies, and real-world examples, providing learners with a solid foundation to explore and reflect upon the complexities of sustainability. The research and inquiry-based activities are designed to provide learners with opportunities to apply their knowledge, engage in critical thinking and develop essential skills in areas such as problem solving, data analysis and communication. The activities allow learners to delve deeper into specific topics and participate actively in their own learning process. They are designed to engage students in meaningful dialogues, and help them develop a sense of agency and responsibility towards their communities. The course materials are conveniently packaged in a Moodle file. The main course is accompanied with teaching notes as a separate document providing teachers with in-depth explanations, essential teaching points and suggested approaches for interactive activities.
Methods	Analysis of digital content Other Further information: Curriculum Development
Keywords	Englisch; Sprachenlernen; Computer-unterstütztes Lernen; Digitales Lernen; Nachhaltigkeit; Umweltbildung; Umweltbewusstsein; Umweltschutz; Umweltverhalten; Englischunterricht; Unterrichtsmaterial; Lernsoftware; E-Learning; Fremdsprachenerwerb; Interkulturelles Lernen; Sprachkompetenz; Interkulturelle Kompetenz; Blended Learning; English; Foreign Language; Language Learning; Computer-assisted Learning; Digital Learning; Sustainability; Environmental Education; Environmental Consciousness; Environmental Protection; Environmental Behaviour; English Lessons; Teaching Material; Learning Software; E-Learning; Intercultural Learning; Language Competence; Intercultural Competence; Blended Learning
Thematic Classification	Fremdsprachendidaktik
Language of the Resource	English
Geolocation	Country: Germany; United States of America
Time Period of the Creation of the Dataset	2023-06 - 2023-07
Time Period of the Collection of the Data	2014 - 2023
Data Collector	Oussaifi, Taieb (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16)
Notes	Certain materials, including cartoons, pictures, documents and multimedia elements, have been removed from the current version of the course due to copyright restrictions and respect for third party rights. Nevertheless, efforts have been made to preserve the core educational content and learning objectives of the course.
Date of Availability	2023-07-28T10:16:31Z
Date of issue	2023-07-28
Archiving Facility	Medien- und Informationszentrum (Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16)
Publication Year	2023
Published by	Medien- und Informationszentrum, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

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Described by	Schmidt, Torben (2021). Transdisziplinärer Fremdsprachenerwerb im Themenfeld "Bildung für Nachhaltigkeit" in einem digitalen, transatlantischen CLIL-Lernprojekt als Beitrag zur Ausbildung internationaler Partizipationsfähigkeit. In: Burwitz-Melzer, Eva; Riemer, Claudia & Schmelter, Lars (Hrsg.). Entwicklung von Nachhaltigkeit beim Lehren und Lernen von Fremd- und Zweitsprachen: Arbeitspapiere der 41. Frühjahrskonferenz zur Erforschung des Fremdsprachenunterrichts (S. 187-196) (Giessener Beiträge zur Fremdsprachendidaktik). Tübingen: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag. DOI: 10.18422/70-06 Kaliampos, Joannis, & Kohl, Martina (2020). “I Think They Are Irresponsible”: Teaching Sustainability with (Counter)Narratives in the EFL Classroom. American Studies Journal 70. DOI 10.18422/70-06. URL: http://blog.asjournal.org/going-green-in-the-u-s-yes/ Kaliampos, Joannis, & Kohl, Martina (2015). “Going Green in the U.S.? Yes!” American Studies Blog.
Supplemented by	DOI: 10.48548/pubdata-39 Teach About U.S. Handbook: Going Green - Education for Sustainability. Teacher's Handbook and Materials.
References	Handle: 20.500.14123/64 Teach About U.S. Student Products - Going Green: Education for Sustainability (School Competition Projects 2014-2023). DOI: 10.48548/pubdata-40 Teach About U.S. Handbook: Humboldt 250 - Exploring Global Citizenship. DOI: 10.48548/pubdata-41 Teach About U.S. Handbook: Power to the People / Project Week - Renewable Energy in the Community. Teacher's Handbook and Printable Worksheets. DOI: 10.48548/pubdata-42 Teach About U.S. Handbook: The U.S. Embassy School Election Project 2020. Teacher's Handbook and Printable Worksheets.

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File	Description	Size	Format
Going_Green-Education-for-Sustainability_2022-23_Revised_Version.mbz MD5: 9d011fb647a969c8ae7108dd04e17e3c License: open-access	Moodle file	67.67 MB	Unknown	View/Open
Going_Green - Education_for_Sustainability_Teaching_Notes.pdf MD5: b09e48ae374f641074dbfbe03ba9cf35 License: open-access	Guide to help teachers navigate the course curriculum.	4.75 MB	Adobe PDF	View/Open

Superordinate Data Collection: Teach About U.S. Moodle Course

Field	Value
Academic Discipline	Humanities and Social Sciences / Linguistics / Applied Linguistics, Experimental Linguistics, Computational Linguistics Humanities and Social Sciences / Educational Research / General and Domain-Specific Teaching and Learning
Associated Project	Going Green: Education for Sustainability
Project Leader	Kaliampos, Joannis 0000-0002-1151-8679 (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16) Schmidt, Torben 0000-0001-6579-2115 (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16) Kohl, Martina 0000-0001-5138-9528 (U.S. Embassy Berlin) Oussaifi, Taieb (Institute of English Studies (IES), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 02w2y2t16)
Participating Researchers	Ernst, Karin (Life e.V.) Krüger, Katja (Life e.V.)
Funded by	Botschaft der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika in Berlin / U.S. Embassy Berlin
Contact Information	torben.schmidt@leuphana.de
Research Design	This school project is a Moodle-based blended learning initiative designed for secondary English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classrooms in the United States and Germany. The main objective is to engage and connect German and U.S. learners, fostering exploration of environmental challenges and policies within their respective countries. Furthermore, students will collaboratively develop and implement local action plans aimed at promoting sustainability. These student projects will be an integral part of a concluding school competition. The course design incorporates three key pedagogical principles. Firstly, it adopts the task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach, structuring the curriculum around product-oriented and meaning-focused task cycles that mirror real-world communication. Additionally, content and language instruction are integrated within a modular project structure, where exercises for language practice complement content and inquiry-based task cycles. By adhering to these principles, the project ensures a focus on content learning and promotes cooperative learning through shared ideas, expertise and action plans. The project also presents a selection of contemporary, authentic teaching materials, offering insights into US-American culture and sustainability in the 21st century. The lessons and activities are aligned with the "Next Generation Science Standards" and the "College, Career & Civic Life" (C3) frameworks for inclusion in German and U.S. course curricula. The design of the project is also open, providing the flexibility to adapt it according to time constraints, teaching and learning practices, and school's technological infrastructure. Going Green activities are designed to follow a task-based, integrated skills approach and computer-assisted language learning. The learning materials emphasize meaningful communication rather than focus on isolated linguistic structures. Additionally, the project aims to nurture intercultural communicative competence, encouraging students to critically evaluate authentic texts and local case studies to gain an "insider's perspective" into the target culture.

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