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Direct linkFerrari, Enzo; Reyes-Carrasco, Paula Mariel; Barrón Ruíz, Angela; Ruíz, Camilo – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2023
Purpose: This study aims to introduce a new instrument to assess the perception of the university community after the Climate Emergency Declaration (CED) and its application at the Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) in Spain. This CED includes a comprehensive program to reduce the carbon footprint and the introduction of the education for sustainable…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Conservation (Environment), Sustainable Development, College Students
Clarke, Linda; Sahin-Dikmen, Melahat; Winch, Christopher – Oxford Review of Education, 2020
Vocational education and training (VET) can play a transformative role in reducing CO[subscript 2] emissions and improving the energy efficiency of buildings across Europe. Nearly zero energy building (NZEB) requires an energy literate workforce, with broader and deeper theoretical knowledge, higher technical and precision skills,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Climate, Climate Control
Ortega Lasuen, Unai; Ortuzar Iragorri, Maria Arritokieta; Diez, Jose Ramon – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2020
Purpose: This paper aims to present the results of a study aimed at performing a first diagnosis of energy literacy and energy use in a Faculty of Education, by means of identifying energy consumption patterns, as well as energy literacy and commitments regarding energy transition. This diagnosis is the basis for establishing the foundations of a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Schools of Education, Energy, Energy Conservation
Míguez-Álvarez, Carla; Crespo, Bárbara; Arce, Elena; Cuevas, Miguel; Regueiro, Araceli – Interactive Learning Environments, 2022
The continued and substantial increase in technological resources generates a new concept of education that utilizes online resources -- blended learning. Blended learning represents a combination of face-to-face experiences and online learning experiences. The advantage of this multiple-method approach is that it offers the opportunity to achieve…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Blended Learning, Sustainability, Energy
Ruyffelaert, Ariane – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2022
Our society is affected by the climate crisis, which is largely a consequence of human activity. For this reason, the education and awareness of society plays a fundamental role. Spain and Andalusia are committed to the 17 sustainable development goals established by the United Nations and their fulfilment by 2030, representing an important part…
Descriptors: French, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Sustainability
Ares-Pernas, Ana; Carvajal, Carmen Coronado; Gomis Rodríguez, Alfonso; Fernández Ibáñez, María Isabel; Díaz Casás, Vicente; Zaragoza Fernández, María Sonia; Bouza Fernández, María Sonia; Santos Pita, Manuela del Pilar; García Allut, Antonio Domingo; Comesaña Pérez, María Pilar; Caínzos López, María Jesús; Feal Cabezón, Belén; Torres Miño, Araceli – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2020
Purpose: This paper aims to present and describe the main actions carried out in six different faculties and common areas such as cultural and research centres and administrative buildings in the Ferrol campus at the University of A Coruña to achieve the second green flag on a Galician University. Design/methodology/approach: A case study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Conservation (Environment), Sustainable Development
Martinez, Pedro Juan; Aguilar, Francisco Javier; Ortiz, Mario – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2020
Contribution: A demonstration of a move from face-to-face to blended learning in an engineering Master's program by adding a parallel online group, which showed the synergy between blended and online approaches in terms of level of interaction, enrollment, student satisfaction, dropout rate, and final grades. Background: Education's transition…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Masters Programs, Synchronous Communication, Blended Learning
Espluga, Josep; Konrad, Wilfried; Mays, Claire; Oltra, Christian; Poumadére, Marc; Prades, Ana – Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice, 2016
An innovative investigative approach (STAVE), combining elements of research, engagement and brokerage, was used to uncover policy assumptions and daily experiences related to energy use practices. Exploratory work within three policymaker institutions and eight reconvened focus groups were carried out in three different European countries…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Policy, Policy Formation, Focus Groups
Download full textMontiel, Isabel; Mayoral, Asunción M.; Navarro Pedreño, José; Maiques, Silvia; Marco Dos Santos, Gema – Education Sciences, 2020
The present paper deals with a wide range of issues related to the environmental quality in learning spaces, such as thermal and visual comfort, as well as energy efficiency. All of these issues fall under the umbrella of the UN Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Upon reviewing publications of past studies, interviews were…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Physical Environment, Lighting, Educational Environment
Mulero, Lorena; Cunill, Jordi; Grau, M. Dolors; Mancho, Francesc – Journal of Technology and Science Education, 2022
The objective of this study is to run a pilot test on the application of Open Science Schooling (OSS) methodology in projects with secondary-school students to know the impact it can have on their learning and their perception of it in addition to know how to develop teaching practice. As a study sample, we have selected a series of countries that…
Descriptors: Forestry, Open Education, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries
Bajpai, Shrish; Kidwai, Naimur Rahman – Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2017
The issue of renewable energy sources that have great potential to give solutions to the longstanding energy problems of India has been considered. It has been stated that renewable energy sources are an important part of India's plan to increase energy security and provide new generation with ample job opportunities. India's plans to move towards…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Science Education, Engineering Education
Pacheco, Lluís; Ningsu, Luo; Pujol, Toni; Gonzalez, Jose Ramon; Ferrer, Inès – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2019
Purpose: This paper aims to report on a case study concerning the development of sustainable energy partnerships involving engineering faculty and undergraduate students at the University of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Design/methodology/approach: Faculty were motivated to seek partnerships with public and private entities in the local area for the…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Case Studies, Active Learning, Undergraduate Students
Duran, M. J.; Barrero, F.; Pozo-Ruz, A.; Guzman, F.; Fernandez, J.; Guzman, H. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2013
Wind energy conversion systems (WECS) nowadays offer an extremely wide range of topologies, including various different types of electrical generators and power converters. Wind energy is also an application of great interest to students and with a huge potential for engineering employment. Making WECS the main center of interest when teaching…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Science Education
