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March 5, 20260 citationsOpen Access

National Curricular Integration of Education for Sustainable Development in Ghana: A Comparative Study

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ABAdwoa Boakye-TwumasiEGEsi GyamfiKAKofi Amoako

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Ghana's national curricula.
  • Employed a mixed-methods approach
  • Conducted quantitative analysis of curricular documents
  • Performed qualitative interviews with educators
  • Collected data from 20 primary and secondary schools across diverse regions
  • Analyzed patterns of ESD integration in the curricula
  • All schools include some form of ESD content
  • Significant variation found in depth and breadth of integration
  • Environmental education is more prevalent than social aspects
  • Distinct patterns observed in the approach to ESD across different schools
  • Recommendations for standardized guidelines and ongoing educator development

Abstract

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Ghana's national curricula has been a topic of interest due to its potential to integrate environmental and social sustainability into educational processes. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative analysis of curricular documents with qualitative interviews of educators. Data were collected from 20 primary and secondary schools representing diverse geographic regions and educational sectors. Findings indicate that while all examined schools include some form of ESD content, there is significant variation in the depth and breadth of its integration, particularly regarding environmental education versus social aspects. The comparative analysis reveals distinct patterns in how ESD is approached within Ghanaian curricula, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for more comprehensive integration across all sectors. Based on findings, recommendations include developing standardised guidelines for ESD content and fostering continuous professional development among educators to enhance its implementation effectively. Education for Sustainable Development, National Curricula, Ghana, Curriculum Integration

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Boakye-Twumasi et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91d8dd6127c7a504c0738https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18852292
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