Reshaping Strategies of University Libraries in Ghana towards Sustainable Development Goal 4

Mousaion ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Owusu-Ansah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal

Ghana has a large and complex higher learning educational system, with an increasing enrolment each year. Given the global significance of the Sustainable Development Goals, this study aims to assess the roles of Ghanaian university libraries in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4. The study applied a qualitative research approach to examine the strategies deployed by libraries in Ghana and the purposive sampling technique was used to select interviewees. The findings indicate that university libraries in Ghana are at the forefront of providing information and library services to support capacity building. These libraries have ensured inclusiveness to quality education by providing equitable library services, information access, and unbiased information services to all clients without discrimination. The study identified poor public perceptions of these libraries, inadequate funding, and emerging technologies as challenges facing libraries in Ghana. It was revealed that the areas in which information and library services have contributed to Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Ghana are (1) teaching and learning, (2) cooperation and collaboration among stakeholders, (3) promoting sustainable information practices among stakeholders, and (4) information in specific (specialised) contexts. The study concludes that university libraries in Ghana have created an enabling environment, making them increasingly relevant to national and global development. Strategies deployed by these libraries towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 include creating awareness, conducting cutting-edge research, sustaining lifelong learning and quality education, and providing high quality teaching and learning.

Tourism education in France and sustainable development goal 4 (quality education)

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugues Seraphin ◽  
Mamadou Bah ◽  
Alan Fyall ◽  
Vanessa Gowreesunkar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Education

Purpose This study aims to focus on the phenomenon of “over-education” characterized by a discrepancy between education provided and the needs of the economy vis-à-vis employment. The study considers this issue with reference to tourism and courses taught in the field. Specifically, the phenomenon of over-education is investigated with reference to university graduates in tourism and their employability in the sector. Design/methodology/approach The research design draws from secondary data derived from a review of the literature on tourism and education. Findings The findings point to a need to consider aspects of tourism (field of study and discipline) in destination management. This is to avoid discrepancy at macro and micro levels and at a discipline and industry level. This strategy would also help to ensure synergy between tourism education and the needs of the tourism industry as advocated by the Helix model. Originality/value By focussing on over-education, this study shows that Sustainable development goal (SDG) 4, which relates to quality education, may be addressed. The outcome of the study also leads to the conclusion that SDG 4 should be based on not only access to education and school enrolment rates at all levels, particularly for girls, but also the relationship between education and actual employment.

scholarly journals Education for Sustainable Development: Glocal Implications for Universities

2021 ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Lilia Raitskaya ◽  
Elena Tikhonova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Subject Field ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
University Systems ◽  
The Subject

The editorial overviews the key research aspects of embedding sustainable development into university systems worldwide. The JLE editors dwell upon the pivotal role of higher education in transferring knowledge, skills, and underlying values in promoting Sustainable Development Goal No.4 (Quality Education for Sustainable Development). The editorial analysis is underpinned by the most cited Scopus-indexed articles (Top-50 as of March 2021) on sustainable development in higher education. JLE potential authors will find some recommendations on the subject field gaps and key directions to be published in the journal upcoming issues.

scholarly journals Quality Education as a Sustainable Development Goal in the Context of 2030 Agenda: Bibliometric Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 5884
Author(s):  
Erika González García ◽  
Ernesto Colomo Magaña ◽  
Andrea Cívico Ariza
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Publication Type ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Bibliometric Approach

Quality education is understood as one of the most powerful and proven drivers for ensuring sustainable development, which can be applied in various educational contexts, formal and non-formal, and which can generate multiple benefits for the general public. Given its relevance, this article presents a bibliometric approach of the scientific production generated around Sustainable Development Goal (SPG) 4 that seeks to “Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning” as a priority objective of 2030 Agenda. To develop this research, a literature search was conducted in the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The final sample was 240 publications. The data were analyzed around ten variables: year of publication, type of document, area of indexation, periodical publications, most productive authors, institutions, countries, languages, most cited articles, and key words. The findings of this study indicate that quality education, within the Sustainable Development Goals, is gaining relevance, with 2019 being the year with the highest scientific production. This is a growing theme that is transmitted mainly through articles and papers in English, and there are no institutions, research groups or authors with a broad scientific background and production. The conclusion is that this bibliometric approach is important and necessary to know the reality of scientific production on this subject and to be able to make proposals and lines of research for its development.

Lifelong Learning and Quality Education for Sustainable Development in Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-37
Author(s):  
Fredrick Muyia Nafukho ◽  
Machuma H. Muyia
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Learning Society ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
2030 Agenda

The future for all people in Africa lies in the provision of quality education, promotion and sustaining of lifelong learning. This chapter critically examines quality education, lifelong learning, and a learning society for Africa's sustainable development. Issues pertaining to quality education and lifelong learning are ever evolving and may not be completely addressed at any one time, hence the need for win-win solutions from within and without Africa. The chapter provides evidence-based guidance on how to implement rigorous approaches to quality education as an effective lifelong learning strategy to advance Education 2030 agenda and the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4).

scholarly journals Developing Aesthetic Education Programme for Adults in Realization of Sustainable Development Goal Eleven (11) in Rivers State

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Nwizu, Stella C. ◽  
Olori, Christian N.
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Aesthetic Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
Rivers State

The rise in population explosion characterized by influx of activities of multinational oil companies in Rivers State has called for the need to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11). This study therefore aimed at developing aesthetic education programme for adults in realization of sustainable development goal 11 in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study was guided by four objectives. The research and development design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 2,022 respondents made up of 170 facilitators and 1,653 learners from the three senatorial districts in the state. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select 30% of the population as the sample size. Instrument for data collection was the researchers’ structured questionnaire which was face validated by three experts. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential analysis in the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software version 21. Findings revealed that transmitting knowledge for disaster management and development of perceptual sensitivity on aesthetic experiences were some of the objectives of aesthetic education programme. The study further revealed disaster management and cultural norms and values as some of its contents. Brainstorming and observation were some of the delivery systems, while discussion and the use of video clips among others were evaluation strategies. Recommendations and implications were further provided.

scholarly journals Global cooperation of research and educational activities in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Viktor Zinchenko ◽  
Viktoriia Levkulych ◽  
Olha Palamarchuk ◽  
Mariia Debych
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Science System ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Specific Implementation

The global community has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are closely connected. Specific areas of actions are designed to realize their ambitious vision of a peaceful, socially inclusive world that uses natural resources at a constant level, with major changes at the economic, social, research, educational and environmental levels, with universal respect for human rights, equality and self-determination of all people, as well as environmental protection and social development. UN, UNESCO, OECD, EU implemented strategies and tactics for the development of education (in particular, higher) and science in the context of the formation of sustainable development of society «Sustainable Development Goal 4 – SDG-Education 2030» and «Quality Education» according to «The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development». Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) – aims to provide comprehensive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities. Given the global scarcity of resources and related distribution issues, SDR should contribute to the peaceful coexistence of freedom and prosperity and an enabling environment for present and future generations. SDG facilitates the communication of sustainable development and its specific implementation. Education for sustainable development should be viewed as a common problem and a regulatory idea throughout the global education and science system.

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