scholarly journals In-service Home Economics Teachers’ Attitudes to the Integration of Sustainable Topics in the Home Economics Subject

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Erjavšek ◽  
Francka Lovšin Kozina ◽  
Stojan Kostanjevec
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Home Economics ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

Education for sustainable development is essential for the well-being of present and future generations and is one of the key objectives in the discipline of home economics. The purpose of this research was to ascertain whether in-service teachers of home economics recognise the opportunities to educate students about sustainable development in their courses and if they can identify the topics related to sustainable development that they can integrate into the subject of home economics. To determine this, a study using a questionnaire with a non-random sample of 89 Slovenian in-service home economics teachers was conducted. The results were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed. According to the research results, in-service home economics teachers understand that the topics of the subject promote education for sustainable development. They see the most opportunities for integrating sustainable topics arising in the fields of food and living environments, and less in economics and textiles. This is evident because sustainability topics are predominantly connected to food and the living environment classes in the current education system. Based on the research results, it can be deduced that in-service home economics teachers should be offered ongoing professional development in order to achieve the competences needed to teach sustainable development as part of the home economics subject. The need to update the curriculum of this subject has emerged as it offers numerous opportunities to educate the young in topics related to sustainable living.

scholarly journals Art Education for Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 10003
Author(s):  
Nurul Nisa Omar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Art Education ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Communication Arts ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
Art And Design ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
Colour Form

Through the process of visual analysis of an artwork called ‘Hidden’, this research article explores the relevance of art and design projects for the development of AESD - Art Education for Sustainable Development. ‘Hidden’ is the name of one of the paintings produced in an art project by the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Media at the International University of Malaya-Wales, Malaysia. The concept of the project is for lecturers and students to produce artwork that revolves around the message of sustainability and 90% of the artwork must use recycled waste materials. The visual analysis of ‘Hidden’ covers five aspects of visual elements which are composition, focal point, colour, form, and symbolic value. It was found that there are multiple deepening sustainability messages within the artwork through the analysis of the actual meaning of the image, the estimate changes in meaning over time, and the student's reflection and reaction. The main questions addressed by this article are: What are the complex ‘pool’ of sustainability messages generated through a single image? How producing art can stimulate students’ consciousness on the importance of sustainable living? In conclusion, this article proposes that AESD is a positive and useful approach for students to embrace the sustainability culture.

scholarly journals Practical Approaches Toward Sustainable Development in Iranian Green Construction

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 2450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Darabpour ◽  
Mehrab Darabpour ◽  
Javad Majrouhi Sardroud ◽  
John Smallwood ◽  
Gholamali Tabarsa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Building Industry ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Developed Nations

Developed nations acknowledge sustainable development as a legal right for current and future generations. Although instances of domestic and international efforts are prevalent, there is a long way to go before accomplishing developmental ideals. A practical approach for realizing the vital goals of sustainable development is of the utmost importance. In effect, the construction sector requires extensive forward-looking studies for strategizing, building and granting a sustainable future. The inconsistency between the goals and activities of different sectors is a main impediment upon undertaking sustainable development’s goals; decision and lawmakers must consider the purpose and interests of the building industry on a micro and macro level. This paper is a brief review for understanding the concept of sustainable development and illustrates some of the international efforts, and highlights them for decision makers.  Using the ‘PESTLE’ analysis technique, external and internal factors influencing sustainability in the Iranian construction sector were identified. Interviews were conducted with experts using the ‘Snowball’ research method due to the lack of knowledgeable respondents in the subject area. 11 Practical steps needed in Iran were recommended and sorted by their importance to make this vision a reality. The results can be generalized to other disciplines as well.

The Place of Concerns for Posterity in the Global Education for Sustainable Development Agenda

2017 ◽  
pp. 1433-1453
Author(s):  
Katia Vladimirova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Education Philosophy ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Conceptual Foundations

Education is a powerful tool to alter unsustainable values and mindsets. But in order for it to be used most efficiently it is crucial to have a clear understanding of what values should be advanced, changed, or developed. This chapter aims to clarify some conceptual difficulties with the value of future generations in education for sustainable development. Future generations are embedded in the definition of sustainable development and can be reasonably expected to be at the heart of education for sustainable development. This chapter explores this assumption and analyzes how future-oriented concerns are formulated and advanced in the global educational agenda put forward during the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) led by UNESCO. This analysis compares conceptual foundations of ESD against key developments in climate and environmental ethics on the treatment of posterity. This chapter can contribute to the disciplines of environmental education, philosophy of education, and to climate ethics.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Curriculums for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Sweden and Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulf Fredriksson ◽  
Kanako N. Kusanagi ◽  
Petros Gougoulakis ◽  
Yaka Matsuda ◽  
Yuto Kitamura
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Project Work ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Successful Work ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Important Approach ◽  
Local Engagement ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Upper Secondary Schools

This study examined the curriculums and implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in upper secondary schools in Japan and Sweden and examined and compared the policies and cases of ESD practice. The comparison showed that ESD is present in the national curriculums of both countries, but is emphasized differently. In Sweden, it is more a matter of mentioning ESD as part of the principles that guide education, while in Japan, the integration of ESD into the subject syllabus is emphasized. The schools visited strove to implement ESD in their work. ESD is not an exclusive approach in addition to other school activities, but rather a central part of the schools´ work. Many issues are included under the umbrella of ESD, not only environmental issues. International contacts are one of the most important elements of the work, but this does not exclude local engagement. In fact, the schools have established impressive networks. Project work is an important approach in supporting students’ learning about sustainable development. A prerequisite for the successful work of the schools, which all have a certain reputation in the field of ESD, is the dedication of the teachers and the equally dedicated principals who support the work.

scholarly journals Integrating Sustainability into Higher Education Curricula through the Project Method, a Global Learning Strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 767 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Fuertes-Camacho ◽  
Mariona Graell-Martín ◽  
Mariana Fuentes-Loss ◽  
M. Balaguer-Fàbregas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Learning ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Project Method ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Higher levels of material well-being lead almost inevitably to giving priority to individualism and personal advancement, often at the expense of civic conscience. A proposal for integrating sustainability into the curriculum is presented in the third year of the degree in Early Childhood Education at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC). Projects on sustainable food are planned and elaborated to this aim. This study seeks to apply a global and systemic approach to solving socio-environmental problems and to check whether education for sustainable development (ESD) helps to develop and encourage actions that promote sustainable development. Quantitative research was conducted using a pre-test/post-test quasi experimental design separated by a period of didactic training in the project method. The results presented in this article show the students’ sustainability competencies (SC) improve after working on didactic proposals in a global manner. It is concluded that elaborating competencies in education for sustainable development enables an integrated approach of knowledge, procedures, attitudes and values in teaching through promoting the project method in multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams, which enhances future teachers’ sustainability competencies.

The application of sustainability concepts to Australian agriculture: an overview

2003 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 195 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Stoneham ◽  
M. Eigenraam ◽  
A. Ridley ◽  
N. Barr
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Weak Sustainability ◽  
Natural Resource Base ◽  
Basic Standards

This paper reviews the concepts of sustainable development in an economic, environmental and social context. Weak and strong versions of sustainable development are reviewed and applied to the agricultural sector. The paper demonstrates that despite any degradation of the natural resource base, the agricultural sector is more productive now than in the past. This has occurred because the rate of investment in research and development (resulting in increased reproducible capital) has more than offset the rate of degradation in the natural capital stock. Science, it is argued, is part of the economic system that allocates productive capacity between current and future generations. Increases in expenditure on agricultural R&D since the 1950s have ensured that past generations have transferred productive capacity to future generations. With respect to the environment, the authors argue that a strong version of sustainable development may be appropriate, particularly where there are uncertain and irreversible outcomes. Finally, it has been observed that a hybrid version of social sustainability has been adopted in Australia. While resource mobility in the agricultural sector has been generally encouraged (weak sustainability) this has been underpinned by a welfare system that ensures basic standards of well-being and opportunity (strong sustainability).

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 Twenty Years of China's Education for Sustainable Development(ESD) Program: Review and Prospect

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiaoling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Program Review ◽  
Whole School ◽  
Education Theory ◽  
The Subject ◽  
New Interpretation ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Definition Of

The basic characteristics of China ESD program is: The dual attribute of the definition of ESD; A new interpretation of the subject-oriented education theory from the perspective of sustainable development; ESD is an Important Content of strengthening morality education;The "whole-school " model has become the norm; An international cooperation and exchange platform has been actively built.

scholarly journals Sustainable development and market research

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Iwona Olejnik ◽  
Magdalena Stefańska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Market Research ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
The Subject

The issue of sustainable development is the subject of market research conducted by many institutions. Companies manufacturing products and providing services, institutions dealing with environmental or consumer protection, scientists and students, carry out many research projects related, for example, to sustainable, responsible consumption and production patterns, ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being of all age groups, and much, much more. The main goal of the chapter is to present how to use secondary data for analysis and how to prepare, conduct, analyse and interpret the results of primary research in the area of sustainable development (SD). There are many challenges facing researches. For that reason, it is necessary to discuss some of its ethical issues. The structure of the chapter covers 3 topics: 1) research in SD based on secondary resources; 2) research in SD based on primary resources; 3) SD in market research—ethical aspects.

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