A Compendium of Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in Teaching, Learning and Assessment : Case Studies from the Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)

Abstract

The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Compendium of Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in Teaching, Learning and Assessment exemplifies the university’s commitment to embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) across teaching and learning. It showcases how TUS integrates research-informed practices into programme design, teaching, and assessment, equipping students to tackle global sustainability challenges. Specifically, the compendium highlights innovative approaches aligned with the ESD for 2030 Priority Action Areas, focusing on policy advancement, learning environment transformation, educator capacity building, youth empowerment, and local-level action. This compendium serves as a practical guide for educators, students, and stakeholders, presenting best practices, case studies, and insights into how ESD can be meaningfully embedded within higher education. By sharing these approaches, TUS aims to inspire and support a university-wide culture of sustainability, ensuring that all students are equipped to contribute to a more sustainable world.This paper will present some of these best practice case studies.

Presenters

Noelle O'connor
Senior University Lecturer, Educational Developer, and Researcher, Business and Humanities, Technological University of the Shannon, Limerick, Ireland

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Education, Assessment and Policy

KEYWORDS

SUSTAINABILITY, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON, IRELAND