Approaches to embedding sustainability in teacher education: A synthesis of the literature
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Article Title | Approaches to embedding sustainability in teacher education: A synthesis of the literature |
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ERA Journal ID | 20739 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Evans, Neus (Snowy) (Author), Stevenson, Robert B. (Author), Lasen, Michelle (Author), Ferreira, Jo-Anne (Author) and Davis, Julie (Author) |
Journal Title | Teaching and Teacher Education |
Journal Citation | 63, pp. 405-417 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0742-051X |
1879-2480 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2017.01.013 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0742051X1730104X |
Abstract | This study investigated how teacher education academics embed sustainability education in learning and teaching, using a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles. A taxonomy of four distinctive approaches was developed: (1) embedding sustainability education widely across curriculum areas, courses, and institution; (2) through a dedicated core/compulsory subject; (3) through a component of a core/compulsory subject; and (4) through a dedicated elective subject. This paper investigates the differing rationales, theoretical frames and pedagogical approaches used and identifies the perceived challenges underpinning each of these approaches. The final section offers an analysis and discussion of the implications of our review findings for teacher education academics and researchers, and others in the broader academic community who are interested in change towards sustainability through education. |
Keywords | Teacher education; Pre-service teacher education; Initial teacher education; Education for sustainability; Environmental education; Sustainability education; Systematic literature review |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390114. Vocational education and training curriculum and pedagogy |
Byline Affiliations | James Cook University |
Southern Cross University | |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q647x/approaches-to-embedding-sustainability-in-teacher-education-a-synthesis-of-the-literature
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