Integrating Sustainable Education in Modern Curricula: Challenges, Strategies, and Impacts

Favour Ali U.

Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Sustainable education has emerged as a vital component of modern curricula, aiming to integrate ecological, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions into teaching and learning processes. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of sustainable education, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. It examines the various definitions and understandings of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), the challenges in its implementation, and the critical role of educational institutions in fostering sustainability literacy. Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies, this study identifies key trends, thematic strands, and effective practices in sustainable education. The findings highlight the importance of integrating sustainability into curricula to prepare future generations for the complexities of global sustainability challenges and to promote holistic development. The paper concludes with recommendations for educators and policymakers to enhance the effectiveness of sustainable education initiatives.

Keywords: Sustainable Education, Sustainability Literacy, Interdisciplinary Learning, Transdisciplinary Knowledge and Ecological Dimensions

CITE AS: Favour Ali U. (2024).Integrating Sustainable Education in Modern Curricula: Challenges, Strategies, and Impacts. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 3(2):59-68.