Civic Engagement for Climate Justice Faculty Learning Community

The Civic Engagement for Climate Justice Faculty Learning Community (FLC) is fully online due to COVID-19. It involves three synchronous two-hour workshop-style sessions during Fall quarter during which participants hone their knowledge of climate justice issues and learn about ways to involve their students in civic engagement around this issue. With significant support, participants emerge from the FLC with one lesson created and ready-to-go for an existing course that addresses a climate justice issue and involves students in civic engagement.

Civic engagement does not necessitate a full service learning experience if your class does not allow for this and, instead, can involve activities such as: reading about societal issues or talking with others about them; displaying buttons, stickers, or signs; organizing or protesting; participating in city council meetings; writing a letter to the editor; and many other possibilities. Participants are not required to have pre-existing specialization or knowledge of climate justice or civic engagement. Session one begins with an introduction to climate justice, followed by a group brainstorming activity. Session two begins with participants “experiencing” an example climate justice lesson, followed by more brainstorming with an interdisciplinary group of faculty to help participants develop ideas to apply in their own courses. The last session is informal presentation of lessons, during which participants gain insight into how other disciplines integrate climate justice and also receive feedback on their own lesson. Lessons are implemented between Fall quarter and early-June 2021. The facilitator has over 10 years of experience with infusing sustainability lessons into traditional courses, so all participants will be well-supported.

Last Updated November 24, 2020