Essays about: "the importance of values education"

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  1. 6. Shaping Tomorrow’s Sustainability: Unraveling Gen Z’s Decision-Making Journey for Sustainable Consumption

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Alexandra Coughlin; Elena Dorner; [2023]
    Keywords : Generation Z; sustainable decision-making; sustainable consumption; sustainable marketing; green intention-behavior gap;

    Abstract : The largest generation on earth, Generation Z, holds substantial market power. They were born onto a planet that is overheating, in a society characterized by high growth and technological advancements at an accelerated speed, and are inheriting substantial sustainability, socio-economic, and climate change challenges. READ MORE

  2. 7. Context-Specific Peace Education Initiatives within local communities in Western Cape, South Africa: Lessons from Ubuntu

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Martina Lastikova; [2023]
    Keywords : adaptive peacebuilding; context-specific peace education; ubuntu philosophy; social cohesion; social capital;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the role of context-specific peace education initiatives in promoting social cohesion in the Western Cape, South Africa, with an emphasis on drawing lessons from the philosophy of Ubuntu. Against the backdrop of South Africa's colonial, apartheid and post-apartheid historical and social significance, including issues of social cohesion, the study addresses the country's complex socio-political dynamics and ongoing challenges in fostering unity and inclusivity. READ MORE

  3. 8. Impact of national culture on company decision-making when implementing sustainability initiatives.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Tomás Paulos; Fraz Javed; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : National culture; Sustainability orientation; Implementing sustainability initiative; Company decision-making;

    Abstract : Increasing issues of climate change and society, in general, have increased the importance of sustainability and that is why governments, organizations, and people are focusing on it more than ever. Similarly, international companies are intending to implement sustainability initiatives in different countries they operate but the differences in national culture in a country can affect their decision-making process. READ MORE

  4. 9. THE WORK AND LIVES OF SOUTH KOREAN TEACHERS Lower-Secondary School Teachers’ Perceptions of the Teacher Profession

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Hyeryung Jang; [2022-01-27]
    Keywords : Teachers’ lives; workload; lower-secondary school teachers; Professionalism;

    Abstract : Aim: Historically, the teaching profession in eastern Asian countries is often considered as a prestigious and desirable occupation with great respect in social and cultural contexts. Even though South Korean secondary school teachers have been part of and influenced by a devaluation of their authority compared to the past, there is not enough research about Korean teachers’ work and lives in international research. READ MORE

  5. 10. Choosing Sustainability Education : Context, Values and Resources of Parents choosing non-formal Sustainability Education Projects in Germany

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    Author : Lennart Reymann; [2022]
    Keywords : non-formal education; informal education; choice; parents; ESD; Bourdieu; capital; Education for Sustainable Development; values; resources; Germany; resource; environmental capital; environmental education;

    Abstract : Non-formal education projects are seen as taking a key role regarding Education for Sustainable Development; however, the conditions of participation are still scarcely explored. The objective of this study is to develop a concept helping to understand the resources, motivations, underlying values, and context of parents in the process of choosing a non-formal Education for Sustainability project in Germany for their children aged six to twelve. READ MORE