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Challenges Associated with Implementation of Sustainability-Oriented Principles and Practices: Lessons Learnt from South African Universities

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  • المؤلفون: Daniels, Carlo; Niemczyk, Ewelina K.; de Beer, Zacharias L.
  • اللغة:
    English
  • المصدر:
    Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. 2023Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) (21st, Sofia, Bulgaria, Jun 2023).
  • الموضوع:
    2023
  • نوع التسجيلة:
    Speeches/Meeting Papers
    Reports - Evaluative
  • معلومة اضافية
    • Availability:
      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
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • المصدر:
      7
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • الموضوع:
      Foreign Countries; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Higher Education; Holistic Approach; Program Implementation; Barriers; Administrator Role; Leadership Responsibility; Professional Development; Interdisciplinary Approach; Research; Quality Assurance
    • الموضوع:
      South Africa
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      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.]
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      As Provided
    • الموضوع:
      2023
    • الرقم المعرف:
      ED629348