Essays about: "higher education for sustainable development"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 62 essays containing the words higher education for sustainable development.

  1. 21. Teacher’s narratives on the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) : a comparative discourse analysis in Germany and Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Charlotte Ponzelar; [2020]
    Keywords : environmental education; education for sustainable development; discourse theory Laclau and Mouffe; power in education; comparative discourse analysis; role and identity of high school teachers; narratives;

    Abstract : A manifold of research and literature on Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) stretches from pluralistic interpretations of the concepts’ definition over political debates to the formulation of practical guidelines for educators’ and training programs. While being very open for interpretation, on the political agenda the concept of ESD is argued to be one of the fundamental solutions to tackle Climate Change. READ MORE

  3. 22. From “the hippies on the third floor” to the C-suite.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Marie Larsson; Viktoria Andersson; Eline Josefsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Sustainability Manager; Sweden; Key Competencies; Motivations;

    Abstract : Background: Managers working with sustainability and environmental issues are receiving higher priority in organizations (Knight & Paterson, 2018) and the environmental issues are today discussed at the top management level in corporations worldwide (Landrum, 2017). In line with the increased interest of the role, literature focusing on the individual sustainability manager, has recognized the need for competencies and motivational drivers in order to take sustainable actions (Wiek et al. READ MORE

  4. 23. Designing for a sustainable attitude : The role of informal education in changing students' attitude towards recycling

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Maria Carina Radu; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainable attitude towards recycling; waste separation; informal education; learning; habit;

    Abstract : An essential part on the way to a sustainable society is each individual’s perspective on handling consumption. To develop a sustainable attitude towards one step in the consumption process, such as recycling, is a way to prevent environmental problems. READ MORE

  5. 24. Women's Empowerment and Son Preference in Azerbaijan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Jessica Mancuso; [2020]
    Keywords : Women s Empowerment; Son Preference; Azerbaijan; Sustainable Development; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between women’s empowerment and son preference. Development and women’s empowerment indicators were utilized to explore their effects on son preference, using an ordered logistic model. Data for this study were obtained from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in Azerbaijan in 2006. READ MORE

  6. 25. Value Sustainability: Developing Affective Learning in Sustainability Leadership Programs

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Rada Jutrakul; Erin Ring; Lennart Reymann; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability Leadership Programs; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Affective Domain; Affective Learning; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development FSSD ; Teach for All;

    Abstract : As sustainability challenges increase in both frequency and magnitude, there is a growing need for leaders who can deal with such complexity. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) develops knowledge,skills, and attitudes to enable the development of such leaders. READ MORE