Pavlova, Margarita

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

Dordrecht

London

2009

9781402052798

1402052790

9781402052781

1402052782

Abstract: 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.

Introduction
1 Technology Education as an Effective Way of Providing Vocational Education Within Secondary Schooling
Vocationalisation of Schooling
Vocational Education
Technology Education
Conclusion
References

2 Conceptualising Values in Technology Education and Formulating Bases for Empowerment Strategies
Critical Approach to Education
Values as They Are Presented in Technology Education Literature
Moral Values
Professional Morality of the Teacher
Students′ Moral Judgements
Conclusion
References

3 Sustainable Development and Education
Sustainable Development
Theoretical Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Education for Sustainable Development
Conclusion
References

4 Technology Education and ESD
Learning Activities Within an ESD Context
Classroom Environment
Conclusion
References
Online Resources

5 Curriculum Development for ESD Through Technology and Vocational Education
Nature of Society
The Framework
Nature of Society – Challenged
Conclusion
References

6 Teachers′ Capacity Building
Pre-service Training
The Model and Its Development
Case Study – The Model Implementation
In-Service Training
Conclusion
References

Case Study – Russia

7 Modernisation of Russian Education
Educational Policy of Russia in the Period of Transition
The Strategy of Modernisation
Educational System
Diffi culties in Implementing Educational Reform and Measures
to Overtake Them
Technology Education
Conclusion
References

8 Sustainable Development, the Russian Way
Theories and Politics
Regional Strategies
Federal Target Programmes
Environmental Movement
Conclusion
References

9 Education for Sustainable Development in Russia
The Role of Education in SD
Conceptual Bases of ESD
Political Developments Concerning ESD
Ecological (Environmental) Education
ESD – Current Practices in Russia
Conclusion
References

Epilogue

Author Index

Subject Index

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10.1007/978-1-4020-5279-8