Dissertation
An experiential learning approach to teach sustainability in a private school in India: a qualitative single case study exploring teachers' perceptions and practices
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Jun 2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00010704
Abstract
Experiential learning is not a new concept to education. Experiential learning continues to empower learners to construct knowledge through the exploration of activities based on their physical and social environment, as well as individual's inner world and intuition. In this age of extreme climate change and environmental concerns, one important focus of educational institutions has been to teach the next generations of students about sustainability and the preservation of natural resources. Discussions on sustainability have spurred interest among researchers, educators, and policymakers both nationally and globally. India, a rapidly emerging economy, in the Asia-pacific region, has also actively engaged in its discussions at the policy level. However, more research is needed to explore how sustainability is integrated into the mainstream education system. This qualitative single case study explored teachers' perceptions and practices of using an experiential learning approach to teach sustainability in a private Prek-10th grade school in India. The findings demonstrated that experiential learning can be an impactful approach to teach sustainability. The study revealed new insights on the value of using an experiential learning approach to teach sustainability to the next generation of students. The findings highlighted that engaging in experiential learning can help acquire practical knowledge and awareness about sustainability through hands-on learning experiences. Such awareness can result in pro-environmental behavior. This study provides valuable insights on the importance of using an experiential learning approach to teach sustainability that can help bring individual and collective transformation for a safer, healthier, happier, and a sustainable world.
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- Title
- An experiential learning approach to teach sustainability in a private school in India
- Creators
- Sarala Thapa
- Contributors
- Constance Lyttle (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- x, 141 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991021890113504721