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Nicole Simon explores the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into a community college’s natural science curriculum using Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) methodologies. COIL projects provide a platform for cross-cultural collaboration and foster intercultural communication, teamwork, and cultural awareness among students from diverse backgrounds. Simon examines the General STEM Education implementation of a COIL lesson module on global sustainability challenges relevant to waterway restoration and conservation in Recife, Brazil and Long Island, New York, US. Emphasizing the importance of integrating SDGs, Simon illustrates how COIL can enhance students’ understanding of complex global issues while developing critical collaboration skills and systems thinking. Challenges inherent in COIL pedagogies, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and logistical complexities are addressed alongside strategies for overcoming these hurdles. By showcasing practical examples and strategies, Simon aims to inspire educators to adopt COIL approaches to enrich their curricula with global perspectives and align educational outcomes with sustainable development priorities.

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Incorporating COIL and the UN SDGs for Global Learning for All

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    2026年

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  • Nicole A. Simon

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Nicole Simon explores the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into a community college’s natural science curriculum using Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) methodologies. COIL projects provide a platform for cross-cultural collaboration and foster intercultural communication, teamwork, and cultural awareness among students from diverse backgrounds. Simon examines the General STEM Education implementation of a COIL lesson module on global sustainability challenges relevant to waterway restoration and conservation in Recife, Brazil and Long Island, New York, US. Emphasizing the importance of integrating SDGs, Simon illustrates how COIL can enhance students’ understanding of complex global issues while developing critical collaboration skills and systems thinking. Challenges inherent in COIL pedagogies, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and logistical complexities are addressed alongside strategies for overcoming these hurdles. By showcasing practical examples and strategies, Simon aims to inspire educators to adopt COIL approaches to enrich their curricula with global perspectives and align educational outcomes with sustainable development priorities.