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Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability

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Programme Title:
Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability
Offering Faculty:
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS)
Level of Study:
Master
Duration:
1 Year Full-time
Brief Programme Description:

This programme emphasises subject knowledge, innovative pedagogical practices, flexible teaching environments and a critical approach to thinking about educational and sustainability issues. The Programme aims are as follows:

– To provide students with the opportunity to develop their recognition of the nature, scope, purposes and processes of education, training and capacity building for sustainability;

– To develop skills in utilizing research/evidence based methods for professional practice in Education;

– To encourage students to apply these understandings and processes in their own professional settings and be able to evaluate their actions in a critical and reflective way;

– To develop research capacity for the professional community of educators, trainers and development practitioners concerns with sustainability issues in Hong Kong, China and internationally; and

– To provide enhanced career opportunities for professionals in education, training and capacity building for sustainable development and to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.

Intake Year:
21/22, 22/23, 23/24, 24/25
SDG(s):
  • SDG 2: Zero hunger
  • SDG 3: Good health and well-being
  • SDG 4: Quality education
  • SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • SDG 13: Climate action
  • SDG 14: Life below water
  • SDG 15: Life on land
  • SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Permanent Link:

https://lt-sdg.eduhk.hk/acad-prog/master-of-arts-in-education-for-sustainability/