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INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Tec de Monterrey (MEXICO)
About this paper:
Appears in: ICERI2024 Proceedings
Publication year: 2024
Pages: 9368-9371
ISBN: 978-84-09-63010-3
ISSN: 2340-1095
doi: 10.21125/iceri.2024.2370
Conference name: 17th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
Dates: 11-13 November, 2024
Location: Seville, Spain
Abstract:
This paper delves into the critical role of sustainability education within higher education institutions, emphasizing the necessity for innovative and effective teaching methods in a global context. As the world grapples with escalating environmental issues, it is imperative that universities adopt forward-thinking pedagogical approaches to prepare students for future challenges.

This work explores how integrating interdisciplinary approaches and hands-on learning experiences can enhance sustainability education, equipping students with essential skills and knowledge. Utilizing a mixed-methods framework, including comprehensive surveys, in-depth interviews, detailed case studies, and thorough literature reviews, the research investigates the current landscape of sustainability education. It examines novel pedagogical strategies, evaluates the impact of international collaborations, and identifies both successful practices and obstacles to effective implementation. The study's key findings highlight a range of innovative educational strategies while also uncovering barriers to their adoption.

The paper concludes with actionable recommendations aimed at educators, policymakers, and educational institutions, providing guidance on how to better integrate sustainability into curricula and foster a more resilient and sustainable future for all.
Keywords:
Sustainability, education, innovative approaches, teaching sustainability.