Rethinking Human Rights in Science Teacher Education
Welcome to the Flash Course Rethinking Human Rights in Science Teacher Education!
This course invites participants to critically reflect on the role of Human Rights in science teacher education, through an interdisciplinary lens that brings together natural and social sciences. Rather than treating Human Rights as an add-on, the course presents them as a central axis in building pedagogical practices that are socially just, environmentally conscious, and committed to critical citizenship.
Content
What You Will Learn
• How the concept of "human" is shaped through different scientific and cultural frameworks
• The educational implications of the Anthropocene and the climate crisis
• A critical analysis of the macro-systems underlying these crises: capitalism, coloniality, rationalism
• Strategies for integrating Human Rights as a transversal dimension in science teacher education
• Pathways toward more ethical, critical, and socially engaged pedagogical practices
Target Audience
Who Should Enrol
Pre-service and in-service science teachers, students interested in interdisciplinary approaches, and anyone curious about how to align science education with the major societal and environmental challenges of our time.
Motivation
Why Take This Course?
Because teaching science in the 21st century goes far beyond delivering content — it requires educating critically aware individuals committed to life, justice, and sustainability. This course aims to broaden your perspective on teaching by placing Human Rights at the heart of transformative science education.