What kind of pedagogy supports children and young people’s attitude to and empowerment for a sustainable future? Articles on the pedagogical approaches at different levels of education on the way to a sustainable future have been highlighted on this page.
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What kind of pedagogy supports activities in line with sustainable development and its impacts in ECEC and pre-primary education? And children's attitudes to a sustainable future and their empowerment for it?

Mari Parikka-Nihti, Specialist in Children's Nature Activities, and Markus Hilander, University Lecturer in Environmental Education discuss these and other issues related to ECEC pedagogy in the below article. The article also includes good practical approaches and other tips for promoting sustainable activities for children.

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In general education, pedagogy that supports sustainable development focuses on the choice and objectives of methods. But how can learners become part of the explorative, sustainable world by learning constantly and in a multidisciplinary manner? Why is a solution-oriented approach advisable when discussing a sustainable future? How can learners’ own environment encourage them to grow into active citizens?

Postdoctoral Researcher Essi Aarnio-Linnavuori from Tampere University reflects on these and other pedagogical issues in general education in the article below

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