Developing Climate Change Education Through Intergenerational Dialogue and Pedagogical Content Knowledge

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Human-induced climate change is causing extensive disruption to ecosystems, affecting billions of lives across the planet. Anxiety and dissatisfaction are growing amongst children and young people, who have the right to climate justice and to a future that is not stolen from them. The Scottish Government has recognised the critical role of education in the fight against climate change. Yet, teachers feel unsupported when it comes to teaching about this controversial topic, and students are demanding a prominent voice in their climate change education (CCE).In response, this research will use dialogue between the generations to discern what teachers need to know and do when teaching climate change. It offers a timely and innovative contribution to address CCE across the life of the school. Taking a rights-based, participatory and school-centredapproach, dialogue between students and teachers in primary and secondary schools will help tounderstand how teachers' capabilities can be developed. The overarching aim is to improve this aspect of Learning for Sustainability in the Curriculum for Excellence so that teachers, students, and communities develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand, respond and adapt to this global emergency. SGSSS Open Competition Research Proposal 2022/23 v1 3Outcomes and impacts will help lead to more effective curriculum provision in Learning for Sustainability, improving school cultures, resilience and adaptability across the school communityand campus with respect to a changing climate. The research will lead to an evidence-informed approach to teachers' learning and professional development in this area.