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7. Bringing Sustainability into the Classroom

Author : Billiah N. Gisore

Published in: Understanding Sustainability with Pedagogical Practice

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the critical importance of sustainability education in classrooms, aligning with the United Nations' goals for lifelong learning. It discusses the need for teachers to be trained as change agents, emphasizing the transformative potential of sustainability pedagogies. The text explores the challenges and barriers to integrating sustainability education into curricula and highlights innovative approaches to overcome these obstacles. By focusing on learner-centered, experiential learning, the chapter offers a compelling vision for how education can drive sustainable development and create a more equitable future.
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Title
Bringing Sustainability into the Classroom
Author
Billiah N. Gisore
Copyright Year
2023
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
Book
Understanding Sustainability with Pedagogical Practice

Print ISBN: 978-981-9926-86-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-9926-87-9

Copyright Year: 2023

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2687-9_7

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