This course introduces the
student to the concept and background of education for sustainable
development. It explores the Millennium
Development Goals (MDG), national aims, goals and objectives of education with
emphasis on the objectives of preprimary education and the socio-economic,
political, globalization, and environment context. It also deals with traditional value systems,
cultural diversity and utilization of local structures and health in relation
to sustainable development. Other topics
to be explored include gender equality, poverty, population growth and energy
with environment, and strategies for implementation of sustainable development.