Challenges Associated with Implementation of Sustainability-Oriented Principles and Practices: Lessons Learnt from South African Universities [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) (21st, Sofia, Bulgaria, Jun 2023).

Autor/inn/en	Daniels, Carlo; Niemczyk, Ewelina K.; de Beer, Zacharias L.
Titel	Challenges Associated with Implementation of Sustainability-Oriented Principles and Practices: Lessons Learnt from South African Universities [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) (21st, Sofia, Bulgaria, Jun 2023).
Quelle	(2023), (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Higher Education; Holistic Approach; Program Implementation; Barriers; Administrator Role; Leadership Responsibility; Professional Development; Interdisciplinary Approach; Research; Quality Assurance; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Nachhaltigkeit; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Holistischer Ansatz; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Forschung; Qualitätssicherung; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	As evident in scholarly literature, universities worldwide embrace Sustainable Development Goals initiated by United Nations. Yet, regardless institutions' commitment, many countries, especially developing ones, struggle to effectively implement sustainability-oriented principles and practices in higher education. To that end, this paper, based on the qualitative document analysis, brings attention to main challenges associated with the implementation of sustainability-orientated principles and practices in seven South African universities. The findings show that several challenges exist due to the holistic nature of sustainable development (SD) as it is a concept that not only connects different areas of knowledge but also articulates knowledge from distinctive disciplines. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the strategy with the most potential of enhancing the implementation of sustainability-orientated principles and practices and ensuring longevity and improvement require support from top management of higher education institutions (HEIs). In addition, in order to strengthen SD, HEIs need to adapt a holistic approach and implement sustainability principles, knowledge, and practices within all academic activities. In alignment with the theme of the conference, this study provides reflections and recommendations towards the improvement of education considering the experiences and lessons learnt in a specific context. [For the complete Volume 21 proceedings, see ED629259.] (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Blvd Shipchenski prohod 69 A, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria. e-mail: info@bces-conference.org; Web site: http://www.bces-conference.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01