Transformation towards sustainable living under global education approach: international students’ experience

作者: Stephen Nwanchor Elem

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关键词: Attitude changePedagogySustainabilityGlobal educationMultimethodologyTransformative learningSystems thinkingQualitative propertySustainable livingPolitical science

摘要: This study is centred on transformation towards sustainable living. It investigated how global education prepares learners to live a lifestyle. To explore this area, the concept of sustainability, global education and transformative learning were critically examined, with a view finding their relationships. Literature sustainability, and global reviewed find out relationships impact international students about The focus of thesis environmental sustainability, especially through management anthropogenic factors. mixed methods research, involving collection quantitative qualitative data was employed for the study. Quantitative done using survey instruments while data collection face-to-face interview research participants. Each set was collected analysed separately. outcomes analysis two sets were integrated at stage discussion findings. aim whether global transforms Findings from study showed that field students Evidence from suggests help acquire skills and knowledge required living sustainably. Also, actions behaviours found be influenced more lifestyle than those the host country. degree experience measured by attitude change, intention change toward environment. study contributed conceptual understanding relationship between and transformation made both theoretical practical contribution knowledge. findings will benefit different impact groups. These groups include business organisations, policy makers in government, educational institutions, individuals.

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