Table 3.

Takeaways teaching literature at micro-level

Level	SDGs	What are the practices/strategies adopted to pursue the SDGs?
Micro	Single	Facilitating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) with SDG contents Applying experiential learning methods e.g. role playing method Development of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and ICT-based teacher training curricula Promoting project method in multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams Developing and testing tailored methods for different majors such as service learning, problem-based learning, project-oriented learning, simulation games and case studies Advancing visual methodologies Evolving competence-oriented teaching for sustainable development considering cognitive, socio-emotional and behavioral domains of learning Applying transformative learning in which students learn managerial soft skills Guaranteeing high quality teaching evaluating teachers’: passion for teaching, attention to student's independent learning ability, emphasis on providing the student with proficiency and confidence, and interest on hand-on activities Employing New Environment Learning (NEL) encouraging participation in class, creativity, curiosity, critical thinking among students Utilizing challenged-based learning Using social networks to open up new perspectives and impact students’ attitudes Employing flipped classroom method through which information-based environment in which teachers provide a variety of learning resources so that students can complete the knowledge transfer process before the class
	Multiple	Implementing experimental and creative group projects delivering the most focused SDGs in a field Performing cooperative learning Benefiting from MOOCs to promote multiple SDGs simultaneously e.g. promoting lifelong learning and waste water management Considering a mix of environmental, social, economic, and technical dimensions of sustainability in planning the programs Providing the chance for students to relate the SDGs with their future job Finding solution to integrate various sustainability issues e.g. poverty or gender equity into courses
	Overall	Implementing the profile of SDGs in specific higher education majors/courses through developing new competencies, introducing new subjects, and taking into consideration innovative solutions and technologies suited to the majors/courses Designing courses with learning objectives that are clearly aimed at holistic approaches to sustainable societal development Establishing micro-curriculum approach and/or standalone courses for education curriculum such as engineering Developing simulation course -tailored methods Scaffolded application of the SDGs in classroom