Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.2507/IJVA.9.2.4.105
Lifelong learning for sustainable development – student’s perspective
Jasmina Mlađenović
orcid.org/0000-0002-8069-3710
; Faculty of Tourism and Rural Development in Pozega
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the knowledge, views and opinions of students about sustainable development and lifelong learning as a part of education for sustainable development. Design – The empirical part of the paper consists of the results of a primary research conducted among students of higher education institutions.Methodology - An online questionnaire was distributed among students using convenience and snowball sampling to select students from diff erent backgrounds, who then completed standardized instruments. The research was conducted using the survey questionnaire technique. For analysing the data, descriptive statistics were used. Approach - Quantitative method of research.Findings - Results of the empirical research of students’ knowledge, views and opinions on sustainable development and lifelong learning for sustainable development are presented. The research shows which learning outcomes, techniques and topics students found most valuable to achieve sustainable development.Originality of the research – There is a lot of research on sustainable development, education for sustainable development as well as lifelong learning but a very small number connects all of the above. Most studies on education for sustainable development focus on higher education. This paper contributes to the discussion of the concept of education for sustainable development in the context of lifelong learning.
Keywords
sustainable development; education; lifelong learning; students
Hrčak ID:
313240
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Publication date:
31.12.2023.
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