An action research approach for embedding education for sustainability in a university undergraduate curriculum

Cebrián, Gisela

doi:10.1080/13504622.2015.1118745

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“…The constant evolving of society and reality, the ability to transform, and the importance of values are basic principles of critical theory. Action research approaches are widely used in the context of sustainability research, and the contribution of the researcher in the role of critical friend enables first hand experiences in the change process towards HESD (Cebrián 2016;Cebrián, Grace, and Humphris 2012).…”

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Higher education for sustainable development in Flanders: balancing between normative and transformative approaches

Lambrechts

Liedekerke

Petegem

2017

Environmental Education Research

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This paper provides critical reflections on higher education for sustainable development (HESD) from a philosophical perspective. A theoretical framework is developed, based on John Dewey's thoughts on the aim of democracy and the critical role of education herein, and with specific focus on two constructs: 'initiative and adaptability' and 'values and virtues'. This theoretical framework is used to analyze HESD in Flanders, from a historical and socio-political perspective. The Flemish case shows a gradual evolution from a focus on environmental management on campus, followed by a normative interpretation of what HESD should look like, and a more transformative approach in light of citizenship and democratic ideals. The case also shows considerable exchange of information between Flanders and the Netherlands, in which Dutch models and instruments were used in the Flemish context. The philosophical perspective provides a theoretical grounding of the field of HESD, which enables us to further develop the field, with a specific focus on initiative and adaptability on the one hand, and the importance of a virtues perspective on the other. 1.1. Different approaches in HESD Different approaches are identified within the HESD field. Derived from a series of charters and declarations on sustainability in higher education, Lozano et al. (2013) defined seven dimensions of HESD: (1) institutional framework; (2) campus operations; (3) education; (4) research; (5) outreach and collaboration; (6) on-campus experiences;

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Higher education for sustainable development in Flanders: balancing between normative and transformative approaches

Lambrechts

Liedekerke

Petegem

2017

Environmental Education Research

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“…A formal perspective on education for sustainability has assumed a prominent position in recent decades − and is considered in different educational stages. The numbers of articles, research works, and didactic proposals that have been reported in recent years prove this assertion. − …”

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Decontamination of Wastewater Using Activated Biochar from Agricultural Waste: A Practical Experiment for Environmental Sciences Students

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Safe and high-quality water is essential from both the health and environmental perspectives. Water quality is so important that the United Nations has included water in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Thus, the adequate control and treatment of water are necessities. These tasks must be performed by a wide variety of professionals, including chemists, technicians, environmental scientists, .... Regarding the last group, one competency that they must develop throughout their university training is the ability to implement an environmental management system. Regarding water management, in addition to its wellknown positive effect on the environment, wastewater treatment allows for the acquisition of water that is suitable for human consumption and use in agriculture. The relevant wastewater treatments are not complex, but they involve the participation of practitioners of several areas of study including engineering, chemistry, microbiology, .... This paper describes a laboratory exercise for students seeking university degrees in environmental sciences that aims to instruct them about wastewater treatment. Specifically, the experiment involves the decontamination of water polluted with the common textile dye methylene blue. The experiment is performed with different samples of activated carbon of agricultural origin (sustainable), and the results are compared with those obtained vs a carbon of petrochemical origin. The characterization of the decontamination process is performed via spectrophotometric measurements of the presence of methylene blue. The results obtained following the use of different quantities of adsorbent material are also compared.

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An action research approach for embedding education for sustainability in a university undergraduate curriculum

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Higher education for sustainable development in Flanders: balancing between normative and transformative approaches

Higher education for sustainable development in Flanders: balancing between normative and transformative approaches

Decontamination of Wastewater Using Activated Biochar from Agricultural Waste: A Practical Experiment for Environmental Sciences Students

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