ERIC Number: EJ1328796
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-2692-241X
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Sustainability for Secular and Spiritual Groups: A Framework from University and Community Education
Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education, v25 n3 p54-61 2021
Education around the concept of sustainability, encompassing the environment, economy, and society, presents challenges of context among diverse groups. I present a framework for sustainability education based on experience with educating secular groups in a university context and educating spiritual groups in a community context. This sustainability education framework highlights three drivers for student learning: passion, experience, and uncertainty. Examples from education of secular and spiritual groups illustrate the importance of projects, challenges, and dialogue. Sustainability education can reveal common ground between science and religion.
Descriptors: Sustainability, Higher Education, College Students, Sciences, Religion, Universities, Community Education
Southwestern University and Texas Christian University. TCU Box 297900, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Tel: 817-257-6115; e-mail: ICRSME.Consultation@gmail.com; Web site: http://ejrsme.icrsme.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: CBET1847404