Course Purpose
To equip the student with the knowledge, skills, attitude and the expertise to contribute to sustainable development through Technology Education
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO 1: Explain key models and strategies for integrating sustainable development into Technology Education.
CLO 2: Analyze how Technology Education supports economic sustainability through the development of sustainable industries and green jobs.
CLO 3: Apply competency-based education and training principles to develop sustainable Education Technology curricula that address economic, social, and environmental goals.
CLO 4: Apply green technologies and sustainable practices within Technology Education institutions to promote environmental stewardship.
Course Content
Technology Education and Sustainable Development. Models linking Technology Education with sustainable development, Global Context and Policy Frameworks, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), International policies and frameworks (UNESCO, ILO, UNEVOC), National and regional policies on Technology Education and sustainable development; The Role of Technology Education in Sustainable Development; Economic Sustainability; Technology Education’s contribution to economic growth and job creation, Development of sustainable industries and green jobs, Social Sustainability; Equity and access in Technology Education, Technology Education’s role in social inclusion and community development, Gender equality and empowerment through Technology Education, Environmental Sustainability; environmental education in Technology Education curricula, green skills and sustainable practices, environmental impacts of TVET programs, Curriculum Development for Sustainable TVET, Competency-based education and training for sustainable development, technology and digital tools in sustainable TVET, TVET Research and Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis and Development: Policy Formulation and Analysis, The policy-making process in TVET, Policy analysis frameworks and tools, Stakeholder analysis and engagement, Implementation and Evaluation; Strategies for policy implementation, Monitoring and evaluation of TVET policies, policy impact and outcomes, Financing Sustainable TVET; Funding Models and Mechanisms, public-private partnerships funding and government budgets, Economic Evaluation and Cost-Benefit Analysis, Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis, Innovation and Technology in Sustainable TVET; Technological Advancements, Role of technology in sustainable TVET, Green Technologies and Practices, Development and application of green technologies, Sustainable practices in TVET institutions, Best Practices in Global Technology Education Systems; Comparative Analysis; Best practices from leading Technology Education systems worldwide