The Integration of Sustainability in Higher Education A Strategy for Shaping Globally Conscious Professionals

Mariuxi Pamela  Chica Tomalá; Verónica Aidee  Onofre Barco; Shirley Liseth  Buenaño Bajaña; Marcela Mariuxi  Tapia Pincay; Lastenía Estefania  Cantos Ramirez

doi:10.63803/prisma.v1n2.08

Authors

Mariuxi Pamela Chica Tomalá Unidad Educativa "Francisco Huerta Rendón" Distrito de Educación , Unidad Educativa "Francisco Huerta Rendón" Author
Verónica Aidee Onofre Barco Colegio Fiscal Técnico Industrial Febres Cordero Author
Shirley Liseth Buenaño Bajaña Unidad Educativa Junta Nueva Author
Marcela Mariuxi Tapia Pincay Escuela Provincia del Carchi Author
Lastenía Estefania Cantos Ramirez Unidad Educativa Adolfo María Astudillo Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1925-5648

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63803/prisma.v1n2.08

Keywords:

Sustainability, Higher Education, Competencies, Global Awareness, Sustainable Development

Abstract

This research explores the integration of sustainability into higher education curricula as a key strategy for shaping globally oriented professionals. Based on a qualitative methodology and multi-case study design, interviews with academics, surveys with students, and document analysis of academic curricula were conducted. The results demonstrate institutional best practices and a positive attitude of the university community toward Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Key sustainability competencies were identified, and the study emphasizes the need for curriculum redesign aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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