Abstract
Education for Sustainable Development is a key goal of the SDG’s and there are many ways to approach this aim. Florida Gulf Coast University was one of the few Universities in North America requiring a single sustainability course of all students prior to graduation. However, this “one size fits all” approach led to a number of issues which reduced the effectiveness of the course and conflicted with the aims of a sustainability education. Over several years faculty developed targeted discipline specific courses and in 2024 the sustainability education aims were diversified to enable a more directed and solutions-based curriculum. This case study compares the results of student learning from both types of sustainability education and makes suggestions for others considering similar avenues for education for sustainable development.
Presenters
Jacqueline SalmondInstructor II, Integrated Studies, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Sustainable Development for a Dynamic Planet: Lessons, Priorities, and Solutions
KEYWORDS
Sustainability Education, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Solutions
