Teaching and Learning in Sustainability Science
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The concept of sustainability does not present the pathway or distinctive solution which needs to be followed and is defined differently by different actors around the globe. Thus, the transition towards sustainability relies on constant negotiation and societal learning processes. To achieve this, education and learning must be seen as key processes. It is the area of education for sustainable development that is concerned with aspects of learning that enhance the transition towards sustainability – an area that can best be described as a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the Earth’s natural resources. This chapter elaborates upon how education for sustainable development translates research outcomes of sustainability science into educational practices and guides the selection of learning objectives, relevant content and appropriate forms of teaching and learning.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Sustainability Science : An Introduction |
Editors | Harald Heinrichs, Pim Martens, Gerd Michelsen, Arnim Wiek |
Number of pages | 9 |
Place of Publication | Dordrecht |
Publisher | Springer Netherlands |
Publication date | 2016 |
Pages | 325-333 |
ISBN (print) | 978-94-017-7241-9 |
ISBN (electronic) | 978-94-017-7242-6 |
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Publication status | Published - 2016 |
- Sustainability education - Education for sustainable development, Competence development, Self-directed learning, Collaborative learning, problem-based learning