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A Qualitative Study Conceptualizing Quality Education in Relation to Sustainability: A Focus on Teacher Education

A Qualitative Study Conceptualizing Quality Education in Relation to Sustainability: A Focus on Teacher Education

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DOI	10.20900/jsr20250046
刊名	Journal of Sustainability Research JSR
年，卷(期)	2025, 7(3)
作者	Irma Eloff,Ann-Kathrin Dittrich,Kgadi Mathabathe,Sunet Grobler*,Matabe Rosa Modiba,Evi Agostini,
作者单位	Department of Educational Psychology, University of Pretoria, Groenkloof Campus, Pretoria 0001, South Africa ; Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck 6020, Austria ; Department of Chemistry, University of Pretoria, Lynwood Road, Pretoria 0002, South Africa ; Department of Teacher Education and Department of Education, University of Vienna, Vienna 1010, Austria ;
Abstract	Background: Quality education in the context of sustainability is emphasized in the 2030 Agenda and articulated in Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). This study aims to clarify how quality education is conceptualized in relation to sustainability within teacher education, which is essential for promoting sustainability in educational settings. Methods: Using an interpretative qualitative approach, data was collected from 17 webinar focus groups over 16 months, involving 216 participants, including researchers, policymakers, teachers and students from various continents. Data was analyzed utilizing Kuckartz’s steps of categorization. Results: Key themes include (1) the pivotal role of teachers and teacher educators in facilitating quality education, (2) social and educational justice in conceptions of quality education, (3) coherence in policy implementation gaps, and (4) contextual awareness in conceptions of quality education. Conclusions: The findings offer insight into how sustainability could be promoted by focusing on aspects such as the pivotal role of teachers, social and educational justice, coherence in policy implementation, and contextual awareness within educational settings.
KeyWord	quality education; sustainability; SDG; teachers; teacher education; SDG 4; sustainability
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Irma Eloff,Ann-Kathrin Dittrich,Kgadi Mathabathe,Sunet Grobler*,Matabe Rosa Modiba,Evi Agostini. A Qualitative Study Conceptualizing Quality Education in Relation to Sustainability: A Focus on Teacher Education, Journal of Sustainability Research. 2025; 7; (3). https://doi.org/10.20900/jsr20250046.

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