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What is Sustainability Education

Paradigm Shifts in 21st Century Teaching and Learning
Education to empower learners to take informed decisions and responsible actions for environmental integrity, economic viability and a just society - for present and future generations.
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Effective Implementation of Sustainability Education in Higher Education Settings via Transformative Learning Approach: Literature Review and Framework Proposal
Sadaf Taimur (The University of Tokyo, Japan) and Motoharu Onuki (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3146-4.ch015
Abstract
In this chapter, the importance of equipping educators with transformative learning approach to implement sustainability education in higher education settings has been discussed. The chapter talks about sustainability education as a way to achieve sustainable development and transformative learning approach to implement sustainability education effectively in higher education settings. The entry discusses the literature introducing the prominent concepts and ideas for transformative learning approach and establishes the importance of providing educators with the right pedagogy for effective implementation of sustainability education, in higher education settings, using transformative learning approach. In the final section, the authors conceptualized a framework, based on literature review, highlighting the learning experiences and the pedagogies required to bring transformative learning approach to practice in the context of sustainability education in higher education settings.
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A Review of Integration of Environment Education Into Teacher Preparation Programs
The process of finding ways to ensure the needs of current generations are being met without compromising the needs of future generations.
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The Importance of Experiential Learning in Sustainable Tourism and Development Education and a Creative Drama-Based Course Proposal
This is a future-oriented education approach that focuses on protecting the environment and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through conscious action.
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Perceiving Sustainability: A Workshop Concept for Creating Awareness and Building Knowledge About Sustainable Development
All kinds of learning opportunities fostering a positive impact on sustainable development by individuals, organizations, and institutions.
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