Higher Education and Sustainable Development - 9781844078592

Taylor & Francis

Higher Education and Sustainable DevelopmentA model for curriculum renewal\nAuthor(s): Cheryl Desha, Karlson 'Charlie' Hargroves\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781844078592, 978-1844078592\nSynopsis\nResponding to the global and unprecedented challenge of capacity building for twenty-first century life, this book is a practical guide for tertiary education institutions to quickly and effectively renew the curriculum towards education for sustainable development. \n\nThe book begins by exploring why curriculum change has been so slow. It then describes a model for rapid curriculum renewal, highlighting the important roles of setting timeframes, formal and informal leadership, and key components and action strategies. The second part of the book provides detailed coverage of six core elements that have been trialled and peer reviewed by institutions around the world: \n\nraising awareness among staff and student.