International Ecodesign Education: Personalised Design Knowledge Transfer

摘要: Since the beginning of 90's Ecodesign Education and Knowledge has been built up based upon methodology developments experiences in education practice demonstration projects. During end first attempts took place to transfer created knowledge from Europe other parts world like Central & Latin America, India Africa. Because differences economical, social cultural contexts European approaches had be adapted local situations order become effective successful. Based these we came conclusion that an way receivers (students, consultants, professionals), specific background characteristics receiver context should taken (more) mind. For example case development international course one consider following variables prepare appropriate educational materials methods transfer: The profession (designer or engineer), experience (student professional), learning style (e.g. teaching interaction with professors), economical (levels innovations, SMEs vs. big industries), (like e.g. uncertainty avoidance, hierarchy, team work) As part PhD research author, a model for 'International Development Transfer' is under taking into consideration above mentioned personal contextual variables. used evaluate 6 training projects (in Colombia, Spain, India, Belgium Africa). outcomes will develop new United Nations Environment Program Manual called 'D4S'.