Pre-Service Teachers' Perceived Importance of and Performance on Sustainable Development Goals
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| Title: | Pre-Service Teachers' Perceived Importance of and Performance on Sustainable Development Goals |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chuan-Chung Hsieh, Wei-Cheng Chien (ORCID |
| Source: | SAGE Open. 2024 14(4). |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Performance, Sustainable Development, Knowledge Level, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teacher Education, Sex Fairness, STEM Education, Majors (Students), Well Being, Sanitation |
| Geographic Terms: | Taiwan |
| DOI: | 10.1177/21582440241292708 |
| ISSN: | 2158-2440 |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to examine the awareness and performance of pre-service teachers in Taiwan regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A mixed-methods research approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire survey to obtain quantitative data on pre-service teachers' perceived importance of and performance on SDGs. Qualitative data were supplemented through interviews with professors and pre-service teachers at a university that incorporated SDGs into its pre-service teacher education courses. The findings revealed that pre-service teachers perform best in "Quality Education" and "Gender Equality." Men with STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields demonstrated higher levels of awareness of sustainable development, and pre-service teachers majoring in STEM fields outperformed those in non-STEM fields in SDGs performance. Pre-service teachers identified "Good Health & Well-being," "Life below Water," and "Life on Land" as the indicators in most urgent need of improvement. Integrating the SDGs into teacher education programs can assist pre-service teachers in enhancing their awareness and performance regarding various SDG indicators. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1456098 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This study aimed to examine the awareness and performance of pre-service teachers in Taiwan regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A mixed-methods research approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire survey to obtain quantitative data on pre-service teachers' perceived importance of and performance on SDGs. Qualitative data were supplemented through interviews with professors and pre-service teachers at a university that incorporated SDGs into its pre-service teacher education courses. The findings revealed that pre-service teachers perform best in "Quality Education" and "Gender Equality." Men with STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields demonstrated higher levels of awareness of sustainable development, and pre-service teachers majoring in STEM fields outperformed those in non-STEM fields in SDGs performance. Pre-service teachers identified "Good Health & Well-being," "Life below Water," and "Life on Land" as the indicators in most urgent need of improvement. Integrating the SDGs into teacher education programs can assist pre-service teachers in enhancing their awareness and performance regarding various SDG indicators. |
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| ISSN: | 2158-2440 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/21582440241292708 |
