Abstract:

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has become a priority in the deepening anthropological crisis. It is education for personal and social development that encompasses the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of development. ESD integrates environmental, ecological, health, and civic education into a holistic approach that emphasizes life itself.
This article describes the need for the development of a reliable assessment tool for measuring and evaluating students' competence in supporting sustainable development. It explores some practical approaches and challenges associated with this task. Initially, the concept of "competence" and its application in the context of sustainable development are being discussed. An attempt is made to define specific measurable indicators for sustainable development that encompass social, economic, and ecological aspects. A framework for assessing students' competence is proposed, which includes knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to sustainable development.
Various methods for data collection and analysis, such as tests, surveys, and observation, are also discussed, which can be used to assess students' competence in the context of sustainable development. Through the survey method, data is collected on the students' attitude towards sustainable development and its social and environmental significance. They are also a suitable tool for gathering data related to the teaching process and the activities of teachers, their readiness and motivation to form such competence. The interpretation and utilization of the obtained results are also examined, and some guidelines for improving educational practices are provided.
The article also highlights the challenges associated with the development of this assessment tool. These challenges typically involve finding the most suitable method for data collection, ensuring the validity and reliability of the results, and dealing with the complexity of result interpretation.
In conclusion, we believe that this article provides valuable information and guidance for developing an assessment tool for empirically studying students' competence in supporting sustainable development. It can be beneficial to specialists in the field of pedagogy and practicing teachers.

Keywords:

Questionnaire for assessment, students competences, education for sustainable development.