scholarly journals Investigation on Evaluation Framework of Elementary School Teaching Materials for Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenwen Liu ◽  
Hsi-Chi Yang ◽  
Yan-Chyuan Shiau
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Elementary School Teaching

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) forms part of Target 4.7 of Sustainable Development Goal 4 in the 2030 Agenda. This paper presents an effort to propose an evaluation framework of elementary school teaching materials in Taiwan for sustainable development considering three dimensions of sustainability: Environmental, social, and economic. The proposed framework comprises four levels: Lever 1, education for sustainable development; Level 2, teaching scopes; Level 3, learning indicators, and; Level 4, learning topics. This study first, through literature reviews, proposed an initial evaluation framework and then, through in-depth expert interviews, obtained a modified framework. Thereafter, the Delphi questionnaires were conducted to establish the final evaluation framework. The framework includes four teaching scopes, ten learning indicators and twenty-one learning topics. Furthermore, the weights of each scope and its associated indicators were analyzed and compared through AHP questionnaires to obtain the scoring table for sustainability teaching materials implemented in a school. Finally, the scoring table was applied to an existing elementary school to investigate its implementation of the teaching materials on sustainable development. Based on the result from the scoring table, the areas needed for improvement were identified and the improvement strategies were then proposed.

scholarly journals We Learnt a Lot: Challenges and Learning Experiences in a Southern African—North European Municipal Partnership on Education for Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8607
Author(s):  
Kerstin Sonesson ◽  
Birgitta Nordén
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Transformational Learning ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Global Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Critical Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Formation ◽  
Development Goals

This study investigates a reciprocal partnership between two cities in Namibia and Sweden to deepen the understanding of challenges and learning outcomes in a project on education for sustainable development. Since 2008, two municipalities have developed a strong partnership via The Municipal Partnership Programme at the Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy. Municipal partnerships are results-oriented collaborations in joint projects on sustainability. The purpose is to describe how eight team members in the mutual South-North project, by addressing similar problems in different contexts, experienced challenges in the implementation of the project plan, solutions and learning processes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at the end of the second project year. Transcripts and field notes were analysed using a phenomenographic approach and contextual analysis. Five main categories of description based on collective statements and three dimensions of learning were recognised in the research data. The analysis identifies strategies for critical knowledge formation and capability building to support mutual learning in South-North Municipal Partnerships. The concluding discussion spots the learning dimensions—how sharing experiences by justifying non-formal and transformational learning promotes organisations’ readiness for knowledge formation by conducting mutual global learning towards sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Strengthening Social Resilience through Education for Sustainable Development - Building a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Improvement Mechanisms

Impact ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Yuto Kitamura
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Social Resilience ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Common Framework ◽  
Just Society

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) empowers learners to take informed decisions and responsible actions for environmental integrity, economic viability and a just society, while respecting cultural diversity. Professor Yuto Kitamura, Graduate School of Education, University of Tokyo, Japan, is investigating how ESD affects the perception, consciousness and attitude of students and teachers. The goal is to develop a common framework and indicators to effectively monitor and assess the impacts of ESD at the school and institution level. Research at the Center for Advanced School Education and Evidence-based Research (CASEER) entitled 'Strengthening Social Resilience through Education for Sustainable Development-Building a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and improvement mechanism' is seeking to enhance the quantity and quality of ESD. To do this, Kitamura and the team are exploring education policies in developing countries, with a focus on Southeast Asia where countries are starting to recognise the importance of ESD but have yet to implement them sufficiently. Therefore, the research of Kitamura and the team can assist with effectively incorporating ESD into teaching and learning activities. It will also help with monitoring and evaluating the impacts of ESD, which is something with which some countries in Southeast Asia are struggling. The goal of the research is to present a standard model consisting of a set of indicators and a questionnaire survey that can shed light on the present situation as well as future developments. When being implemented, the model can be modified according to the country and society in question.

scholarly journals Guias curriculares: materiais de orientação docente ou de controle do Estado?

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (195) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Fátima de Souza ◽  
Raquel Borghi ◽  
Márcia Onofre ◽  
Lilian Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
The Political ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Education History ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Didactic Material ◽  
Elementary School Teaching

Problematiza aspectos da política curricular, apresentando um estudo comparado entre duas propostas curriculares para as quatro primeiras séries do ensino fundamental – os Guias de ensino para a escola primária, editados pelo MEC em 1962, e as Propostas curriculares para o ensino de 1º grau, editadas pela Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo (Seesp), em 1991, elaborados em momentos diferenciados da história da educação brasileira, com o objetivo de orientar a prática docente e melhorar a qualidade do ensino público. Destaca os pressupostos políticos, sociais, epistemológicos e didáticopedagógicos que nortearam as duas propostas, o significado político como estratégia de controle do conhecimento, e assinala as implicações desses dispositivos para a prática pedagógica e a profissionalização docente. Palavras-chave: currículo; propostas curriculares; material didático; currículo das primeiras séries do ensino fundamental. Abstract This text analyses the curriculum policy aspects which were presented in a comparative study between two curriculum proposals for the first four grades of elementary school – The guides to elementary school teaching, edited by Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) in 1962 and the Curriculum proposals for elementary school teaching, of the Sate of São Paulo (edition 1991) which were elaborated on different moments of the Brazilian education history, aimed at guiding the teaching staff in order to improve the quality of public education. The text highlights the political social and pedagogical principles in which the proposals were based. In addition, it analyses the political significance of the curriculum as well as it puts in evidence the implications of these proposals to pedagogical practices and the professionalization of the teaching staff. Keywords: curriculum; curriculum proposals; didactic material; curriculum of elementary school.

scholarly journals The effect of constructivist learning environment on the academic achievement and van Hiele Geometry Thinking Level of elementary school teaching department students in basic mathematics course

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Ayten Pınar Bal
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment ◽  
Van Hiele ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Elementary School Teaching

This study was done to find out the effect of the geometry teaching based on constructivist approach on geometric achievement and Van Hiele geometric thinking levels of elementary school teaching department students. The research was designed according to quasiexperimental research design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The population of the study consisted of students at Çukurova University, Faculty of Education; the sample of the study consisted of 70 first grade students at the elementary school teaching department of the same faculty. "Geometry Achievement Test", "Van Hiele Geometry Thinking Test" and "Portfolio" were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and independent groups' t test. It was concluded that there was not any statistical difference between the academic achievements of experimental group and control group; however, there was a significant difference in favour of the experimental group in terms of Van Hiele geometry thinking levels.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING MATERIALS ESD (EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) IN COACHING SKILLS OF SELF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES IN SMA LB C IN JAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 115-121
Author(s):  
Nadiroh Nadiroh ◽  
Irah Kasirah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Special Program ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Vocational Skills ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Teachers And Students

The purpose of this research is to develop teaching materials ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) in subjects Self Development skills in a special program of vocational skills such as making skills of the rest of the patchwork mat and look for alternative learning model development Self Development skills required of teachers in accordance with the child's ability mentally retarded that still form an outline of the learning program.The research was conducted in SLB C East Jakarta. The subjects of research that high school teachers and students  mentally retarded LB C. Outcome or product part of this research is the study of ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) in subjects Self Development skills in a special program of vocational skills makedoormats from the rest of the patchwork.The results of this study are expected to contribute to the implementation of innovative teaching model for teachers SLB C through the development of teaching materials ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) in practice the skillsself help Mentally Retarded Children in order to achieve self-reliance to improve the quality of life of chldren with  intellectual challenges.

scholarly journals Sustainable development in higher education

Economica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Timbaliuc ◽  
◽  
Aliona Gusuvati ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Important Work ◽  
Economic Issues

Nowadays, humanity is increasingly focusing on the principles of sustainable development, which are becoming more and more important, and universities are acting as agents to promote these principles in society. Many universities are doing important work regarding environmental issues, but also social and economic issues, thus including the three dimensions of sustainability. This article highlights important concepts related to sustainable development, compares and contrasts the definitions of education for sustainable development versus environmental education. The aim of this study is to examine the need to create a universal tool for assessing sustainability and to incorporate it into the classification system of universities. Finally, it can be said that higher education institutions need to make more strenuous efforts to improve their performance in relation to the variables of environment, infrastructure, transport and education.

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