| Title |
Education for sustainable development at Chemnitz University of Technology |
| ID_Doc |
74254 |
| Authors |
Albert, M; Uhlig, M |
| Title |
Education for sustainable development at Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
International Journal Of Sustainability In Higher Education, 23, 6 |
| DOI |
10.1108/IJSHE-02-2021-0078 |
| Abstract |
Purpose This paper aims to examine the current state of education for sustainable development (ESD) at Chemnitz University of Technology (CUT) and to propose a guide for analysing sustainability at higher education institutions (HEI) in terms of implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and sustainability dimensions in the cognitive domain of education. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a new combination of two frameworks, the "Phase Model of Sustainability in MBA (Master of Business Administration) Education", developed by Hart et al. (2017), to classify sustainability-focused topics and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO's) learning objectives for ESD (UNESCO, 2017) to classify sustainability-related topics. This paper analysed CUT's study programs and faculties, the websites of the study programs and the (junior) professorships, using documentary analysis with a new set of keywords relating to the topic of incorporating sustainability in curricula. Findings The faculties and study programs of CUT are at different stages of integrating ESD. However, topics such as sustainable energy and production, recycling, sustainable management and innovation are prominent in the educational offerings of CUT. As the university is a technical university, the focus on these topics reflects the general direction of the organisation. Based on this study results, this study gives recommendations for further development for ESD at CUT. Originality/value This paper presents the case of CUT and a new guide for analysing sustainability at HEI, including recommendations for further development in relation to ESD. |
| Author Keywords |
Education for sustainable development; Higher education institution; Curriculum; Sustainable development goals; Sustainability dimensions; Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Index Keywords |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000722755000001 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Education & Educational Research |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Education & Educational Research |
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