Using the integrative learning process to enhance competencies for sustainable development

Abstract

This study aims to develop competencies for sustainable development and create corresponding indicators designed to address the current conditions, to study desirable conditions in accordance with the concept of the whole-school approach, to develop innovations and assess the effectiveness of the integrative learning process to enhance competencies for sustainable development. It also aims to propose education management strategies for sustainable development. The study's findings were developing competencies for sustainable development and indicators and dividing them into eight competencies. The study on the students' current conditions revealed average competencies (x = 3.73, SD = 1.34) regarding the desirable conditions of competencies. Students' overall wishes were at the highest level (x = 4.68, SD =0.67). The integrative learning process consisted of four steps. The impoverished students had at least 70% of the competencies for sustainable development in each cycle. Recommendations on education management strategies for sustainable development consisted of four strategies.