United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Open Pedagogy Fellowship
Conflict Project – Assignments 1-4

Introduction:

Sarah Jansen, Pima Community College (Arizona)
Andrew Egan, Langara College (BC, Canada)
2021-2022

You are a part of a collegewide effort to increase access to education and empower students
through "open pedagogy." Open pedagogy is a "free access" educational practice that places you
- the student - at the center of your own learning process in a more engaging, collaborative
learning environment. The ultimate purpose of this effort is to achieve greater social justice in
our community in which the work can be freely shared with the broader community. This is a
renewable assignment that is designed to enable you to become an agent of change in your
community through the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). For this work, you will integrate the disciplines of Philosophy and Geography to achieve
SDG #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions including any all SDG-16 targets, students
choose.
Learning Objectives:
Assignment 1
1) Identify and define the importance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
2) Summarize/outline SDG-16; understand the relationship between SDG-16 and its targets
3) Define the concept of ‘conflict’ and how it relates to SDG-16
Assignment 2
4) Use GIS-mapping software (Google Earth web-browser) to examine the spatial attributes of
the conflict and aid in its explanation
5) Illustrate the conflict using argument/perspective map(s) to represent the viewpoints and
positions of the different institutional or individual parties to the conflict
Assignment 3
6) Analyze a conflict and its relation to SDG-16 and its targets
7) Evaluate the options for resolution, ensuring that the options are associated with at least one
of the SDG-16 targets
8) Design a resolution plan in Google Earth's web-browser, ensuring the presentation improves
the reader’s understanding of SDG-16 targets and the conflict’s resolution

Assignment 4
9) Reflect on one's learning experience
10) Decide whether to put one's work into the Creative Commons

Purpose/Rationale:
The ability to successfully understand and navigate conflict is not only the key to peace, justice
and strong institutions; it is also essential to career success, meaningful participation in civic life
and healthy and fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

Instructions:
All the assignments and assignment instructions may be found on the assignment website:
https://sites.google.com/pima.edu/sdg-16-conflict-project-sarah/home
Links to assignment instructions:
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MOVFySmk4AaGn9mqbsgQJTTyVkVm2V19/edit
?usp=sharing&ouid=112422937683782856131&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KhaLLKW8liTVpRYNuskIe3ISEC12pjD3/edit?usp
=sharing&ouid=112422937683782856131&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18o-lWHIRa1IYnhQOvVspc0S28bOsEtP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112422937683782856131&rtpof=true&sd=true

In the future, video will be added to these instructions. Right now the instructions are text based.
Instructors may reach out to Sarah Jansen or Andrew Egan to request access to the websites.
Instructors may adapt and reuse assignment websites.

Format Requirements:
Google Earth web browser project that includes, at minimum, a spatial and dialogical map of a
chosen conflict.

Conflict Project – Assignments 1-4 is licensed by Sarah Jansen, Pima Community College
(Arizona) and Andrew Egan, Langara College (BC, Canada) under the Creative Commons
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-NC)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Open Pedagogy Fellowship
SDG 16: Conflict Project - Assignment 1
Andrew Egan, Langara College (BC, Canada);
Sarah Janseen, Pima Community College (Arizona)
2021-2022
Introduction:
You are a part of a collegewide effort to increase access to education and empower students
through "open pedagogy." Open pedagogy is a "free access" educational practice that places you
- the student - at the center of your own learning process in a more engaging, collaborative
learning environment. The ultimate purpose of this effort is to achieve greater social justice in
our community in which the work can be freely shared with the broader community. This is a
renewable assignment that is designed to enable you to become an agent of change in your
community through the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). For this work, you will integrate the disciplines of Geography and Philosophy to achieve
SDG #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Learning Objectives:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Describe the concept of open pedagogy (OP); define and relate OP to the concept of
Creative Commons
Identify and define the importance of the different UN Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG’s)
Summarize/outline SDG 16; understand the relationship between SDG 16 and its various
targets
Define the concept of ‘conflict’ and how it relates to SDG 16
a.
Identify the different institutional players within specific conflicts
b.
Define and classify different institutional players and connect them to specific
conflicts
c.
Distinguish the different scales of conflict (local, regional, national, international)

Purpose/Rationale:
This project illustrates the prevalence of conflict spatially and at different scales. The skills
learned in this assignment allow students to map conflicts geographically using Google Earth

software, and philosophically using a differing forms of dialogue and conflict mapping concepts
and software. These skills will transfer into other aspects of academia, career, and personal life
through understanding how conflicts are created and mitigated. The concept of researching,
documenting, and providing potential resolutions for conflict are commonly used life skills.

Instructions:
Follow the instructions for the four parts of this assignment and keep track of your answers, you
will need some of these later to enter into a Google form.
Part 1: Open Pedagogy and Creative Commons (approximate time to complete: 30 min)
Use the following website (https://open.bccampus.ca/) and define the following:
A. Outline the concept of Open Education. (use the tab in the top left-corner)
B. Using the “EXPLORE OER” tab, define the concept of “open educational resources” and
provide four examples?
1.
Provide four examples of the positive benefits of adopting “open educational
resources”.
C. Use the left column “What is Open Pedagogy?” tab:
1.
Define the concept of open pedagogy and how it differs from traditional
pedagogy?
D. Use the left column, “What are Creative Commons and Open Licenses?”, tab:
1.
Define the concept of open licensing.
E. Watch the following video and explain what Creative Commons is
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZTh2NKTm4)
F. Watch the video, “Wanna Work Together” by Creative Commons.
1.
What is copyright?
2.
Are you giving up your copyright by using Creative Commons? (yes/no)
3.
Explain how different licensing through Creative Commons governs the
ability to share your work in the Public Domain.
G. Using the website (https://creativecommons.org/about/), locate the “Creative Commons
Platforms” on the right side of the webpage, and examine the different platforms that host
or support Creative Commons content.
H. Return to the BC Campus: Open Ed website > “What are Creative Commons and Open
Licenses?” page (https://open.bccampus.ca/what-is-open-education/what-are-creativecommons-and-open-licences/) and examine the different licenses available and the terms
of use.

Part 2: UN SDG 16: Peace Justice and Strong Institutions (approximate time to complete: 15 min)
Use the following website (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-developmentgoals/) and watch the video (https://youtu.be/xVWHuJOmaEk)
A. List the four main pillars of the SDG (these correlate to the chapters of the video).
B. What year were the SDG’s adopted, by the United Nations?
1.
Was the adoption unanimous amongst the countries.
2.
How many different SDG’s exist?
3.
Examine the different SDG’s and explain the relationship between the goal
and targets.
C. Focus on SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions using the following webpages
(https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/peace-justice/)
1.
Explore the webpage for SDG-16, paying particular attention to the
“Infographic”, “Facts and figures,” and “Goal 16 targets”.
Upon completing Part 1 & 2, use your answers to complete this QUIZ, the quiz is found on the
Assignment 1 webpage.

Part 3: Conflict and its role in Peace, Justice, and strengthening Institutions (approximate time to
complete: 30 min)
Conflict plays a pivotal role in the adoption of sustainable development. Peace, justice, and
Institutional integrity are challenged by conflicts. In Part 3 of this assignment, you will learn more
about conflicts, institutions, and different scales.
A.

B.

C.
D.

Conflict exists in different forms; these may include personal, racial, class, industrial,
political, and international (Gillan and Gillan, 1948 see reference for links). Gillan and
Gillan wrote about these forms of conflict in 1948.
1.
Watch the following video (https://youtu.be/TMaTVblJrf0) and explain how the
definition has changed in the past 70 years.
In these definitions, you will find that conflict, in many cases, is defined by the players
involved and their roles; and does not always involve violence but rather disagreement or
struggles in contravention or contradiction.
1.
With this new knowledge of what defines a conflict, review SDG-16 targets and
approximate how have a form of conflict embedded in them.
Conduct some basic research and create a basic definition of what constitutes an
Institution. (ensure you understand the breadth of the different definitions that exist).
Using the SDG-16 targets, try and list the different forms of institutions that may play a
role in meeting the different targets.
1.
For example: Target “16.6 -Develop effective, accountable and transparent
institutions at all levels” may include government agencies (local, regional,
national, and international), financial, non-governmental organizations (NGOs),
crime syndicates, unions, etc. (Can you think of any others?)

E.

F.

Institutions exist in many different forms and scales, some institutions are interested in
local issues, others are more regional, while many are international, i.e. multinational
corporations.
Using either Google or Mozilla internet browsers, open the link below, it will open a
Google Earth web-browser project and illustrate a few examples that provide insight into
the Assignment 1 topics. This link is also available on the Assignment 1 webpage.
(https://earth.google.com/earth/d/14DSgXyzd3HMBrRs8qjZ1z29H6tDyT6r?usp=sharing)
1.
You will be using this software format is Assignment 2 and 3. Notice some of the
basic characteristics of the software capabilities.
2.
Two examples of different conflicts are provided within the project. Pay close
attention to the 10 questions posed in the project, answers similar to the examples
are required to complete the next part of the assignment.

Part 4: Researching Conflict
In Part 4 of this assignment, you will research two different conflicts. These conflicts should be
exemplary of the forms of conflict learned earlier in the assignment.
A.

B.

C.
D.

Review the news services (newspapers, online reporting services, podcasts, etc) looking
for a conflict covered in the news between (enter dates, e.g. Jan 2021 to present) Upon
finding the conflict begin taking notes, ensuring you pay attention to the form of conflict,
time, and institutions involved.
Find a secondary source, reporting on this conflict, the secondary source should provide
additional information (i.e. more background information, a slightly different
perspective/opinion on the conflict).
Locate a media sourced video and some images, ensure you properly document where
these sources were retrieved from (i.e. citations, and weblinks).
Complete the google form located on Assignment 1 webpage using facts and
documenting your conflict. There is a rubric for marking your submission available here.

Format Requirements:
Students will complete a Quiz on the Assignment 1 webpage
Students will research two conflicts and enter their answers in a Google form on the Asignment 1
webpage.

SDG 16: Conflict Project - Assignment 1 is licensed by Andrew Egan, Langara College (BC,
Canada); and Sarah Janseen, Pima Community College (Arizona) under the Creative Commons
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-NC)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Open Pedagogy Fellowship
SDG 16: Conflict Project - Assignment 2
Andrew Egan, Langara College (BC, Canada);
Sarah Jansen, Pima Community College (Arizona)
2021-2022
Introduction:
You are a part of a collegewide effort to increase access to education and empower students
through "open pedagogy." Open pedagogy is a "free access" educational practice that places you
- the student - at the center of your own learning process in a more engaging, collaborative
learning environment. The ultimate purpose of this effort is to achieve greater social justice in
our community in which the work can be freely shared with the broader community. This is a
renewable assignment that is designed to enable you to become an agent of change in your
community through the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). For this work, you will integrate the disciplines of Geography, Philosophy to achieve
SDG #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Learning Objectives:
1.

2.
3.

4.

Choose and define a conflict
a.
Illustrate how it meets the definition of a conflict
b.
Identify the different players while classifying their institutional roles and motives
c.
Relate the chosen conflict to SDG 16 and various targets
Examine and use the spatial attributes of the conflict using GIS-mapping software
(Google Earth web-browser) to aid in its explanation.
Examine the conflict using a logic map or argument map to illustrate the viewpoints of
the different institutional or individual players. (use logic map templates or create one)
a.
Define the concert of conflict resolution and the role of institutions in mitigating
conflict
b.
Create text to speech dialogue about the conflict; illustrates the logic behind the
different perspectives that led to the conflict
Analyze a conflict based upon the categories of scale, type, and types of institutions
involved

Purpose/Rationale:

The activities laid out in this assignment will improve students ability to curate a Map Story using
Google Earth software, create a argument map, and dialogue about a conflict. The assignment
aims to improve spatial knowledge, understanding the role of dialogue in a conflict. This aims to
improve the understanding of conflicts and the paths toward resolution.

Instructions:
Part 1: Researching and Choosing Conflict
In Assignment 1, you chose two conflicts to research and submitted a template (form) illustrating
a conflict’s different attributes (i.e. form, location, institutional players and roles, background
information etc.). These submissions have been compiled into a database found on the
Assignment 2 webpage. For Assignment 2, choose a conflict and create a map story (read Part 2
and 3 of this assignment, paying attention to the conflict attributes sought in these parts, this may
aid in making a more informed conflict choice).
A.
one).

Choose a conflict from the database (either one of your previous entries or a different

B.

Review the database cells, and answer the following questions:

1.

What are the forms of conflict within your assignment?

2.

Are all the institutions involved listed and recognized?

3.

Are the SDG-16 targets recognized and listed, are any missing?

C.

Broaden your research on the conflict, seeking out new materials.

1.
Pay attention to your answers in Part 1, Q B. (above) and see how your answers change
as your research deepens.
Part 2: Google Earth Projects: Get Creative
In this part of the assignment, you will curate a Google Earth web-project Map Story. Your
assignment or Map Story will provide insight into the background and spatial dynamics of the
conflict.
1: Becoming Familiar
A.

You will need a Google Account to complete the following,

1.
if you do not have one or prefer to create one specific to this assignment then use this link
(https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?hl=en&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&fl
owEntry=SignUp)
2.

If you have one and would like to use it, Sign In (to) your account

3.

Any issues please reference: (https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/27441?hl=en)

B.
Using either Google or Mozilla web-browsers open up the Google Earth web-based
application. (https://earth.google.com/web/) or (https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/) and
“Launch Earth”
C.
If you are signed into your Google account, any creation in the Google Earth webbrowser will be automatically saved to your Google Drive, if not be warned that you may lose
your created material, signing in is highly suggested.
D.

Become familiar with the layout of the software through the following steps:

Locate the following Icons, see Figure 1. below for help or hover your mouse over the icons to
see their names and insight into their functions.
1.

Right (lower) is for navigation, maneuver the Earth

2.
Left (lower) is for creating points of interest (placemarks), lines, or polygons (shapes e.g.
squares, circles, etc.)
3.

Right (side column) is for projects, settings, etc.

4.
Watch this video prior to getting started. (https://youtu.be/5KtwMRedAbc), in addition
this analog set of instructions is helpful
*In the figure below, you can see the project from Assignment 1 and the copy. A copy of your
assignment (Map Story) ensures the project is preserved through a backup.
2: Creating a Conflict Map Story
E
Create a conflict Map Story project in Google Earth web, here is a link to an example
found on the Assignment 2 webpage, however, this example is incomplete, and does not meet all
the criteria for this Assignment. Review the assignment criteria below and the marking rubric to
ensure compliance with the criteria.
1.

Using Google Earth web > Projects > click “New project”

2.
Name the project, ensuring it includes the conflict name, your initials, and course number
(e.g. Tunisian revolution 2010 – AE – Geography 1120)
F
Provide background information about your conflict’s location, using the Features
(Placemark, Line, Shape, or Fullscreen slide) to curate your best map story.
G

Ensure you provide:

1.

specific details about the background information.

2.

context to why the conflict has arisen.

3.

the form(s) of conflict

4.

context about the institutional players, direct and indirect

5.

where the conflict intersects with SDG 16 and specific targets

3: Creating an Argument/Logic Map
H
An argument or logic map is used to outline a conflict for this assignment. Some form of
contention is usually at the root of all conflicts.
1.
Create an argument/logic map that outlines the contention and the various perspectives
surrounding the conflict.
i.
An example is provided on the Assignment webpage, including a link to open-source
software that may aid in this creation.
2.
Attach your argument/logic map to your Map Story using the add imagery and label the
slide appropriately.
I Dialogue is incredibly important in elucidating the different perspectives and for working toward
resolution. An example of this concept includes various peace talks, or international agreements.
1.
Create a text-based dialogue of how the main institutional players feel toward the
conflict.
i.
An example is provided on the Assignment webpage, including a link to open-source
software that may aid in this creation.
2.

Attach your recoded dialogue to your Map Story using a link presentations slide feature.

4: Conflict Analysis
J
Write a short analysis of the conflict that includes the differing perspectives of the
conflict, and any other pertinent information that would improve the reader’s ability to understand
the reasoning for its current status.
Submission:
Upload your Map Story project link to the Assignment 2 webpage: Map Story Link
Format Requirements:
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Map Story project
Argument Map
Dialogue for instiutional players
SDG 16: Conflict Project - Assignment 2 is licensed by Andrew Egan, Langara College (BC,
Canada) and Sarah Jansen, Pima Community College (Arizona) under the Creative Commons
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-NC)
All the assignments and assignment instructions may be found on the assignment website:
https://sites.google.com/pima.edu/sdg-16-conflict-project-sarah/home