The purpose of this paper is to describe the development process of an outdoor education curriculum integrated with SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) by teachers who are highly concerned about SDG issues from two riverside schools located in the same river basin but on different tributaries in northern Taiwan. Using the ORID (Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, Decisional) focused discussion method as a framework, the teachers collaboratively developed and refined the curriculum. The course design begins with guiding students through outdoor field observations to record their findings and establish emotional connections with nature. It then focuses on raising awareness of sustainability issues related to the SDGs, utilizing diverse perspectives and appropriate criteria to filter information on various relevant topics. Finally, through cross-school sharing, discussions, role-playing, and debates, the course examines potential solutions to sustainability issues and encourages students to make value judgments. The results of the course implementation show that: (1) The course structure, combined with outdoor field investigations and the ORID focused discussion method, effectively achieves the teaching objectives of education on SDG issues; (2) After experiencing this course, students are also able to apply this method to explore and discuss other sustainability-related issues, further fostering their love for their homeland.

Authors:
Cheng Hung Weng, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Wen Liang Chang, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Cheng Hung, Weng is currently studying in the doctoral program at the Institute of Organic Education, National Taipei University of Technology, and serving as a science teacher in a middle school in Taipei City, Taiwan. Has a background in science education and is committed to digital media production. In recent years, it has invested more in researching and developing outdoor education courses that incorporate SDG concepts.

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