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To investigate the perspectives and priorities of student teachers regarding key competencies required for education for sustainable development (ESD).

March 6, 2015SustainabilityOpen Access

Competencies in Education for Sustainable Development: Exploring the Student Teachers’ Views

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To investigate the perspectives and priorities of student teachers regarding key competencies required for education for sustainable development (ESD).
Administered a questionnaire assessing views on ESD competencies among prospective educators (N=32 student teachers).
Student teachers predominantly prioritized imparting natural science knowledge and practical nature-related skills for sustainability-focused school projects.
Competencies involving ethical values, positive environmental attitudes, and emotional management received markedly lower priority for future primary school instruction.

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Survey study reveals that student teachers prioritize natural science skills over ethical and emotional competencies in sustainability education, highlighting the need for holistic curriculum reform.

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Cebrián et al. (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd9bdca3a29ee41a99b34b https://doi.org/10.3390/su7032768

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Survey study reveals that student teachers prioritize natural science skills over ethical and emotional competencies in sustainability education, highlighting the need for holistic curriculum reform.

Competencies in Education for Sustainable Development: Exploring the Student Teachers’ Views

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Competencies in Education for Sustainable Development: Exploring the Student Teachers’ Views

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