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Students’ Expectations Regarding the Achievement of Educational Outcomes in Terms of Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Social Competencies as Determinants of Sustainable Education

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  • Maria Kocot

    (Department of Business Informatics, University of Economics in Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland)

  • Artur Kwasek

    (Department of Management and Logistics, Faculty of Management, University of Technology and Economics in Warsaw, 03-199 Warszawa, Poland)

  • Grzegorz Mathea

    (Faculty of Philology and Journalism, Vistula University in Warsaw, 02-787 Warszawa, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Kandefer

    (Department of Management and Security Sciences, Social Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, 00-842 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Dariusz Soboń

    (Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, WSB Merito University Warsaw, 03-204 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

In the face of global challenges related to sustainable development, this study explores the role of students’ expectations in sustainable education in higher education institutions. Aiming to understand how these expectations influence the effectiveness of education oriented toward sustainable development, a comprehensive survey was conducted among 529 students from diverse educational backgrounds. The research design included detailed analysis using statistical tools like Pearson correlation coefficients. Results reveal a strong student preference for greater emphasis on sustainable development in curricula, along with innovative and interactive teaching methods. Incorporating real environmental and social problems was also highlighted. These findings underscore the significant impact of students’ expectations on the quality and effectiveness of sustainable education. The conclusions stress the importance of aligning educational strategies with students’ expectations to enhance the quality and effectiveness of education in sustainable development. This study offers valuable insights for higher education institutions to refine teaching strategies in the spirit of sustainable development.

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  • Maria Kocot & Artur Kwasek & Grzegorz Mathea & Krzysztof Kandefer & Dariusz Soboń, 2024. "Students’ Expectations Regarding the Achievement of Educational Outcomes in Terms of Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Social Competencies as Determinants of Sustainable Education," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-10, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:1263-:d:1331917
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