Technology and vocational education for sustainable development: empowering individuals for the future

This book explores how technology and vocational education can support education for sustainable development (ESD). Part one looks at various concepts from different areas of knowledge that are used to develop a comprehensive understanding of the ways sustainable development, education for sustainable development and empowerment are related and can be conceptualised. Some practical strategies are suggested along with a model for pre-service teacher training programs. Part two investigates how general issues are reflected in local norms, values and behaviours within the Russian context. The case study demonstrates the importance of understanding the political and sociocultural context of a country so that effective empowerment strategies can be developed for that particular society as they reflect specific local histories, values and traditions. The contents are as follows: Introduction; Technology education as an effective way of providing vocational education within secondary schooling; Conceptualising values in technology education and formulating bases for empowerment strategies; Sustainable development and education; Technology education and ESD; Curriculum development for ESD through technology and vocational education; Teachers' capacity building; Case study: Russia - Modernisation of Russian education; Sustainable development, the Russian way; Education for sustainable development in Russia; Epilogue. Show less