Formation of sustainable development competencies in Ukrainian English for specific purposes students

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ID21721173
AuthorsHanna Chaikovska (0000-0003-4614-3843, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University), Iryna Levchyk (0000-0001-9655-3862, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University), Zoriana Adamska, Zoryana Adamska (0000-0002-8288-836X, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University), Oleksandra Yankovych (0000-0003-4253-5954, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University)
Year2024
Volume25
Issue4
Pages744-766
Publication date2024-04-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1467-6370 • E-ISSN: 1758-6739
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/ijshe-07-2023-0306
OpenAlexW4388701025
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited61

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the formation of sustainable development competencies (SDCs) in future primary school teachers during English for specific purposes classes, and to assess the correlation between English proficiency and the development of SDCs, including Collaboration, Strategic thinking, Critical thinking, Modelling sustainable behaviour, Systems thinking and Future thinking. Design/methodology/approach The research experiment involved the application of content and language integrated learning and facilitation methods in three higher education institutions in Ukraine. The students’ level of English language proficiency was assessed based on the results of the online Cambridge English Language Assessment test, while the level of SDC formation was measured using research methods adapted to the Ukrainian context. Findings The experiment revealed positive changes in the levels of SDCs and English language proficiency through integrated learning and the application of facilitation methods. Originality/value The study established a correlation between the level of English language proficiency and the formation of competencies, such as Collaboration, Strategic thinking, Critical thinking, Modelling sustainable behaviour, Systems thinking and Future thinking, all of which are vital for sustainable development

Creativity · Critical thinking · Geography · Knowledge management · Language proficiency · Management · Mathematics education · Originality · Pedagogy · Political science · Strategic planning · Strategic thinking · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Ukrainian · Computer Science · Education and Critical Thinking Development · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Psychology · Sustainability in Higher Education

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