Transformative Higher Education: A Catalyst to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

This subject delves into transformative education as a potent instrument for propelling sustainable development. It delves into how institutions of higher education can assume a central role in equipping students and communities with the essential knowledge, proficiency, and principles requisite for steering constructive transformations, confronting global adversities, and forging a future that is both sustainable and just. The composition is structured into six subsections, each dedicated to an in-depth exploration of distinct facets. The framework encompasses a spectrum of elements within transformative education, encompassing the overhaul of curricula, involvement with communities, advancement of faculty, and the evaluation of learning outcomes, thereby presenting a comprehensive scrutiny of the subject matter. Educators and policymakers alike can refer to this composition to gain insights into the pivotal function of higher education institutions in melding prospective trailblazers, catalysts of change, and pioneers who will proactively contribute to a world characterized by sustainability.
Section 1: The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of higher education and its significance.
Section 2: Emphasizes the link between Education and Sustainable Development Goals. It also reviews relevant literature and previous studies on the issues of sustainability in education.
Section 3: Addresses the scope of exploring transformative learning in higher education towards the attainment of SDGs.
Section 4: Presents a detailed discussion on the role of higher education and initiatives undertaken by Indian policymakers.
Section 5: Concluding remarks summarize the Indian perspective by discussing the challenges and opportunities.
Section 6: Explores the future scope of the study.