Essays about: "Education for Sustainable Development"

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1. 1. Pre-service teacher’s attitudes towards Education for Sustainable Development – an empirical study at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna/Krems (KPH Wien/Krems)

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   Author : Jennifer Jakob; [2020-11-19]
   Keywords : Pre-service teachers; Education for Sustainable Development; ESD; Attitudes; Teacher education; KPH Wien Krems; Primary school;

   Abstract : Aim:The aim of the study was to find out what attitudes pre-service teachers at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna/Krems have towards education for sustainable development. What do they think, know and feel towards ESD?Theory:The theoretical framework consists of the concept of ESD and attitudes as a psychological construct. READ MORE

3. 2. EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS STUDENTS’ CONCEPTION OF ESD/SD AND DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING

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   Author : Kubista Barbora; [2020-10-27]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development SD ; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Online learning; ICT; Critical thinking; Adult learning;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to examine students' beliefs about "education for sustainable development", "sustainable development" and development of critical thinking after experiencing online interactions with peers and teachers in an online programme focused on education for sustainable development (Education for Sustainable Development Master´s Programme at University of Gothenburg). Theory: Four concepts were introduced to bring together the theoretical framework; "education for sustainable development", "online learning environment", "adult learning" and "critical thinking". READ MORE

4. 3. TEACHING PHOTOSYNTHESIS: IMPLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY

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   Author : Vasugi V Ribbarp; [2020-10-27]
   Keywords : Photosynthesis; Education for Sustainable Development; Constructivism; Science education; Constructivism; and Science education;

   Abstract : Aim: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is about empowering and motivatinglearners to become active sustainability citizens who are capable of critical thinking and able to participate in shaping a sustainable future, (UNESCO, 2017). This study centres on how the teaching of photosynthesis in Science can help students understand sustainability issues. READ MORE

5. 4. "THREATENED AND THREATENING SEAS" Children’s Perceptions of the Marine Environment and Environmental Attitudes towards Marine Pollution in Kuta, Lombok

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   Author : Roos van der Meijden; [2020-10-19]
   Keywords : Early childhood learners; environmental attitudes; environmental perspectives; human-nature relation; marine pollution;

   Abstract : Aim:The aim of this study was to investigate early childhood learners’ (5-8 years old) perceptions of the marine environment (beach and sea) and their environmental attitudes towards marine pollution through an educational intervention consisting of a drawing exercise and an in-class discussion.Theory:Social-cognitive theory was used from which to explore environmental perspectives environmental attitudes, and the human-nature relation/connection. READ MORE

6. 5. TABLETOP ROLE-PLAYING GAMES AND THEIR POSSIBLE USE IN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AN EXPLORATION OF ETHICAL LEARNING AND ROLE-PLAY

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   Author : Jonathan van Oostveen; [2020-10-15]
   Keywords : Tabletop Role-playing Games; Education for Sustainable Development; Ethics;

   Abstract : Aim: This research aims at exploring the possible use of Tabletop Role-playing Games(TRPG) in ESD research and practice. The scope of this thesis is narrowed to specifically examine the opportunities that a TRPG can provide for youngpeople to experiment with and creatively explore ethical problems relating tosustainability. READ MORE