ISSN (Print): 2709-6254 | ISSN (Online): 2709-6262 | ISSN-L: 2709-6254

Perceptions of Teacher Educators about Integration of (ESD) in Elementary Teachers Education Program

Authors

Dr. Rukhsana Durrani
Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher Education (ECE&ETE), Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Fazal ur Rahman
Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher Education (ECE&ETE), Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Shaista Anjum
Research Assistant, Center of Healthcare Innovation, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Keywords

B.Ed. 4 Years Elementary Curriculum Sustainable Development Integration Teacher Education

Abstract

Education and sustainable development have a close relationship as education provides sustainability to society. This study explored the perceptions of teacher educators for integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in B.Ed. 4 years’ elementary program. Four major components of ESD i.e., Education, Social & Culture, Economic and Environment were included in study. 127 teacher educators from departments of education were randomly selected from public universities of Pakistan who were offering B.Ed. 4 years’ elementary program. Data was collected through questionnaires from teacher educators. The findings recommended the inclusion of the components of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in curriculum of B.Ed. 4 years’ elementary program.