Sustainability in project-based learning: Project themes and self-perceived competencies

Authors

  • Torstein Bolstad NTNU
  • Lars Lundheim NTNU
  • Anders Strømberg NTNU
  • Milica Orlandic NTNU
  • Pauline Hardeberg Zimmermann

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5324/njsteme.v5i1.3925

Abstract

Project-based learning can be a suitable arena in which to integrate sustainability. In this work, we study what effect choosing a project theme related to sustainability has on the students’ own assessment of integration of sustainability aspects in their projects, and their development of the normative, critical thinking, and self-awareness competencies from UNESCO’s key competencies for sustainability. It is found that while having sustainability-related project themes does have some effect, the effect is limited compared to the development of other competencies in the course.

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2021-02-24

How to Cite

Bolstad, Torstein, Lars Lundheim, Anders Strømberg, Milica Orlandic, and Pauline Hardeberg Zimmermann. 2021. “Sustainability in Project-Based Learning: Project Themes and Self-Perceived Competencies”. Nordic Journal of STEM Education 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.5324/njsteme.v5i1.3925.

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): Vol. 5, No. 1, MNT konferansen 2021

Section

MNT Konferansen - Conference submissions

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