A Comparative Study of Curriculums for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Sweden and Japan

Fredriksson, Ulf,1954-Stockholms universitet,Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik (author)

This study examined the curriculums and implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in upper secondary schools in Japan and Sweden and examined and compared the policies and cases of ESD practice. The comparison showed that ESD is present in the national curriculums of both countries, but is emphasized differently. In Sweden, it is more a matter of mentioning ESD as part of the principles that guide education, while in Japan, the integration of ESD into the subject syllabus is emphasized. The schools visited strove to implement ESD in their work. ESD is not an exclusive approach in addition to other school activities, but rather a central part of the schools´ work. Many issues are included under the umbrella of ESD, not only environmental issues. International contacts are one of the most important elements of the work, but this does not exclude local engagement. In fact, the schools have established impressive networks. Project work is an important approach in supporting students’ learning about sustainable development. A prerequisite for the successful work of the schools, which all have a certain reputation in the field of ESD, is the dedication of the teachers and the equally dedicated principals who support the work.

Kusanagi, Kanako N. (author)
Gougoulakis, PetrosStockholms universitet,Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik(Swepub:su)petgou (author)
Matsuda, Yaka (author)
Kitamura, Yuto (author)
Stockholms universitetInstitutionen för pedagogik och didaktik (creator_code:org_t)

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