Sustainable Development In Higher Education Research Articles

Sustainable development of Chinese higher education through comparison of higher education indices

The purpose of this study is to undertake a comparative study of higher education indices in China and between the 31 administrative divisions of China with the international evaluation system. The analysis includes a comparison of higher education indices between China and six continents and several key countries in the world, as well as a comparison between internal regions in China and Malaysia, both of which are in Asia. The numbers and rankings of higher education institutes (HEIs) of various countries and regions listed in the QS World University Rankings (QS) over 13 years from 2010 to 2023 form the basis of corresponding higher education indices obtained through several calculation formulas. These indices are the QS Higher Education Density Index (QSHEDI), QS Higher Education Quality Index (QSHEQI), QS Higher Education Composite Index (QSHEI), and Relative QS Higher Education Composite Index (RQSHEI), and they reflect the index calculation results of the density, quality, and composite of higher education relative to the regional population. Based on the comparative analysis of the indices from multiple perspectives, this study found that there is a large gap between higher education in China and other countries, and there is also a significant imbalance in the geographical distribution of higher education resources among Chinese provinces based on the population proportion and economic impact. These disparities will hurt the sustainable development of higher education in China. Therefore, paying more attention to the international evaluation system and recognition standards like the QS Rankings becomes necessary to guide the balanced development of higher education among provinces according to the population proportion. It is also vital to improve the international influence of HEIs in China according to internationally recognized requirements so that China's higher education can develop sustainably in the process of global internationalization.

大学日语课程可持续发展路径探析

Along with the strengthening of globalization trend, the concern of the education sector for the sustainable development of higher education is gradually heating up. The foreign language education in colleges and universities represented by College Japanese has long been suffering from such problems as backward teaching concepts and teaching modes, outdated content of teaching resources, and imperfect assessment system, which affects the sustainable development of the course itself and talent cultivation. Aiming at the above problems, a blended teaching mode based on sustainable development goals was constructed and a one-year teaching practice was carried out. The results of the questionnaire survey and performance analysis show that the blended teaching mode is significantly better than the traditional teaching mode in improving students’ classroom satisfaction, interest and demand satisfaction, learning motivation, classroom participation, learning motivation continuity, learning interest, and teacher-student relationship, etc. At the same time, it significantly improves the students’ language application ability, which provides an empirical reference for the sustainable development of foreign language education in colleges and universities.

Construction of a Counsellor-based Study Style Construction System in Higher Education Institutions

: Study style construction is a key task in the reform and sustainable development of higher education, and it is of great significance for promoting educational and teaching reforms and innovating ideological and political work in universities. The unique academic characteristics of independent colleges require more attention to the customization of the study style construction system. This article deeply analyzes the current situation of study style construction and the urgency of optimizing the system, combining the concepts of 'three all-round education' and 'student-centered theory'. It proposes a 'point-line-surface' construction system, which provides a reference for the construction of excellent study-style construction systems in higher education institutions.

Research on Building a Five-in-One Entrepreneurship Education System for College Students in the Context of Double Creation

With the rapid development of higher education in China, the employment of college students has become a focal point for colleges and universities. The employment of college students is not only related to the national economic development and social stability, but also to the healthy, coordinated and sustainable development of higher education. The new situation of social and economic development has brought new challenges and opportunities for college students' employment. Under the background of "mass innovation and entrepreneurship", more and more college graduates choose to start their own business to realize their life ideals and values. This paper analyzes the focus of entrepreneurship education for college students under the background of double creation and builds a "five-in-one" education system from the five aspects of education concept, education content, education method, education platform and education practice of entrepreneurship education in colleges and universities, with a view to providing references for entrepreneurship education in colleges and universities.

Integrating E-learning in Metaverse for Sustainable Development of Higher Education and Training

Integrating E-learning in Metaverse for Sustainable Development of Higher Education and Training

Development of Higher Education in China

With the development of the times and the country, the development of education has taken on a strategic position. The development of higher education is more related to the reserve of social talents. This paper analyses the current situation of China's higher education development and its impact, and discusses the problems and challenges it faces and gives a series of suggestions. This paper argues that higher education provides important support for talent training and social development. Education is closely related to economic and social development. However, at the same time, higher education still faces challenges such as the slow internationalization of education and the difficulty of student employment. Based on this, the following suggestions are put forward in this article. Higher education should pay attention to the coordinated development of quality and quantity to achieve the sustainable development of higher education. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to cultivating international, innovative and other diversified talents.

Re-Engineering Nigerian Higher Education for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness

The study investigated re-engineering Nigerian higher education for sustainable development and global competitiveness. the study which adopted descriptive survey design was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. The population of the study consisted of the three thousand, six hundred and twenty (3, 620) lecturers in the three public universities in Rivers State. A sample of seven hundred and twenty-four (724) lecturers comprising of 408 male and 316 female lecturers. The sample size drawn through stratified random sampling technique represented 20% of the population. Data for the study was collected with a questionnaire entitled “Re-engineering Nigerian higher education for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness Questionnaire (RENHESDGCQ)”. The instrument which contained 18 items was properly validated and the test of reliability yielded 0.80 through Cronbach Alpha Method. Mean, percentages, standard deviation and mean set were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to analyse the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the justifications for re-engineering Nigerian higher education for sustainable development and global competitiveness include among others the need to review higher education curriculum, address funding, infrastructural, and management issues. While the strategies that could be adopted for re-engineering higher education in Nigeria include among others reviewing of programmes and curriculum; internationalization of higher education; and addressing funding and other issues facing higher education in Nigeria. Based on the findings conclusion was drawn and the following recommendation was made among others: government should review academic programmes and curriculum of higher institutions in Nigeria in line with global demands for knowledge, skills and technology.

Harmonization of Higher Education for Sustainable Development: Southern Africa Development Community Experiences

The world-over, higher education remains a key determinant for scientific and technological development. Hence, Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)’s higher education institutions are considered crucial social organizations in spreading knowledge, and innovation for sustainable development. This study called for inclusion of the qualitative content analysis in an attempt to explore higher education collaboration or partnerships within SADC. Using the AJOL, Scopus, DHTE, DOAJ, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, 60 articles were purposively selected for this review. These available literature sources are accessible on issues around higher education harmonization for sustainable development in SADC for scrutiny. From the content analysis, harmonization was conceptualized as the collaboration, integration or partnership within regional higher education institutions. The rationale for these collaborations or partnerships was to enhance adherence to the agreed-upon higher education conditions and instruments. These created the framework of standards, to facilitate credit transfer and evaluation within SADC’s higher education institutions. From this content analysis, it can be concluded that the harmonization of higher education systems for sustainable development is seen as a spontaneous process subtle to various intricacies, as it permits individual institutions to enjoy the fruits of regional integration. It is in this context, that the researchers recommend the enunciation of SADC’s higher education harmonization for sustainable development guiding procedures vis-a-vis internationalisation. Therefore, this discussion adds voice to the existing argument on the need for higher education institutions in SADC member states to move towards an integrated higher education system. Keywords: Experiences, Harmonization, Higher Education, Southern Africa Development Community, Sustainable Development

Higher education for sustainable development during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine

The paper presents the analysis of the higher education modernisation for sustainable development in Ukraine regarding goals adopted on global and national levels, pre-pandemic trends and the challenges of 2020. The global experience integrating sustainable development goals into higher education is also a background analysis. Taking into account the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 and the national “Concept of environmental education in Ukraine”, adopted in 2001, the article investigates the current trends on macro (the country’s ESD policy), meso (HEIs), and micro (participants of educational process) levels. Particular attention is paid to embedding SDGs in university policy, curriculum, and pedagogy, primarily in training economists. Furthermore, the research focuses on the new challenges of 2020 – the COVID-19 pandemic and digitalization affecting higher education transformation. These drivers cause transformative sustainability teaching-learning practices and social and environmental impacts of digital technologies implementation in Ukraine’s higher teacher and economic education. The research reveals similar trends in higher education modernisation for sustainable development in the world and Ukraine. This theoretical and empirical research is based on the literature review, statistical data and surveys conducted at a national university in 2023. Finally, the research results in suggestions given by Humanities students and faculty members to foster higher education significance in developing environmental knowledge, awareness and culture among professionals and society in the future.

Analysis of the Influence of Fund Allocation and Sustainable Academic Efficiency Based on a Transformation of Public Goods in Higher Education

The allocation of funding for higher education typically focuses on competition in neoliberal mechanisms. Surprisingly, much less attention has been paid to considering the effect of fund allocations for sustainable development through public goods purposes in neoliberal contexts. This study aims to examine specific funding schemes and determine the influential factors impacting funding for teaching, research, and public goods transformation. Taking Taiwan’s Higher Education Sprout Project (HESP) as an example, we explored the effect of policy initiatives on public goods transformation towards sustainable development. The data were collected from the Ministry of Education and Scopus databases. First, a regression analysis was conducted to determine which factors influence the effect of funding allocations in academic institutes. Second, we used a logistic regression to detect the effects of the system and the sector. Third, we used partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to explore the causal effects among the selected impact variables on expected outcomes. Finally, we used the bootstrap method to demonstrate the model’s robustness. Our study found that only diversity was shown in private technology groups receiving less HESP funding, while it did not widen the differences in the sector and system in the transformation process. Our findings suggest that funding allocations will not affect teaching and research based on sectors and systems. In contrast, this study demonstrates that transforming public goods through special funding can play a critical role in leading sustainable development in higher education.

Students’ Digital Competence Development in the Production of Open Educational Resources in Education for Sustainable Development

Open education, Open Educational Practices (OEPs), and Open Educational Resources (OERs) have emerged as significant opportunities for enhancing global sustainability information sharing. However, the creation and sharing of OERs, as well as the usage of OEPs in Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD), remain limited. This study explores the implementation of OEPs in HESD, aiming to empower students to co-produce OERs on sustainable development (SD). This study, drawing on the theoretical approach of the principle of constructive alignment, proposes the development of students’ digital competence in OER production. A two-group pretest–posttest analysis of 409 students (Psychology, Economics, Education, Geography) reveals a significant increase in digital competence over time among students who produced OERs on SD, compared to their peers enrolled in courses unrelated to OER content development. We delve into the practical implications of designing OEPs in HESD and strategize to support students in their OER production processes.

Students’ Perception of Sustainable Development in Higher Education in Saudi Arabia

The role of higher education institutions in laying the foundations of sustainable development is undeniable. As the principal educators of tomorrow’s leaders, such institutions can tremendously contribute to implementing and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many studies highlighted the significance of the students’ awareness and the level of their active engagement as crucial elements in achieving the desired results. Therefore, measuring such awareness and its effect on their daily life and behavior is fundamental in implementing the SDGs. The current study employs an online survey to explore the awareness level of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Saudi universities. SPSS will be utilized to generate the statistical results of the study. The importance of this study stems from the scarcity of research in the field, especially in Saudi higher education institutions. The current research fills in a significant gap at the national level as it provides future researchers and higher education leaders with the much-needed data to prepare strategic plans for future enhancement of the application of the SDGs. It will also propose a set of practical strategies that can be advanced to augment Saudi students’ awareness of the SDGs and their possible application in their daily lives and practices.

STRATEGIZING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) INTEGRATION INTO RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY RATTANAKOSIN: AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH TO ENHANCING INSTITUTIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY

This study delves into the intricate process of integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the operational and academic frameworks of Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin (RMUTR). RMUTR presents a unique context, characterized by specific challenges and opportunities that delineate its journey towards embedding sustainability. Using a Theory of Change (ToC) model, this study indicatespathways for adaptation, offering insights into capacity building, curriculum development, student engagement, sustainable operations, and strategic partnerships, all underlined by the university’s distinct characteristics. The findings shown the dynamic interplay between RMUTR’s size, resources, and stakeholder engagement patterns in shaping its approach to SDG integration. Resource limitations are balanced with flexibility and adaptability, offering nuanced strategies that are contextually relevant and potentially replicable. The study underscores the importance of a customized approach, where SDG integration is not a linear, universal process but is influenced by the specific institutional, cultural, and resource contexts. The outcomes of this study not only contribute to the understanding of SDG integration in smaller universities but also offer transferable insights and strategies that can be adapted by similar institutions globally, enriching the discourse on sustainable development in higher education and beyond.

Design and implementation of virtual laboratories for higher education sustainability: a case study of Nankai University

Laboratory learning has a vital role in science education. With the application of information technologies in educational domain, virtual experiment has become an effective supplement to traditional experimental teaching. Moreover, virtual experimentation can expand experimental field, enrich teaching content and reduce experimental risk, which provides strong support for the sustainable development of higher education. Using cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), computer simulation and interaction, we developed two public virtual laboratories and 41 virtual-simulation-experiment projects. They are integrated into an interactive learning environment, that is, virtual experiment learning management platform. The method is based on ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). In this paper, one virtual-simulation-experiment project is taken as a case study. The project includes 4 virtual practical activities mapped to the medical courses; and they were implemented in the third year of the bachelor’s degree. The proposed virtual learning environment has been evaluated by learners for 2 years. The results achieved and similar findings from other studies, show that the use of virtual learning environment has a positive impact on the learning process and outcomes.

Intention to Use Social Media in Online and Blended Learning: Potential Predictors and Mediation of Collectivism

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted traditional classroom education and all the associated multi-stakeholders (Universities, teachers, and students). With education embracing online media, there is a need to develop sustainable models of education. Social media is a tool that can be effectively used to create sustainable development in higher education. In this context, this study emphasizes on the development of an empirical model for intention to use social media in online/blended learning in a multi-stakeholder (Universities, teachers, and students) context. A total of 330 samples were collected through an online survey from students/faculties of various public and private higher educational institutions in India. The data from the survey was analyzed employing Explorative Factor Analysis (EFA) using R-Studio and, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Path Analysis (AP) using Structure Equation Modelling (SEM) on the AMOS 20.0 software platform. Results demonstrate a significant impact of perceived privacy, perceived security, ICT facility, and trust, on the intention to use social media in educational institutions following online/blended learning methods. The mediation of collectivism is also confirmed in this study. Hence, our findings will add value to the existing literature on online/blended learning and the sustainable development of education. By implementing more stringent security and privacy policies, good Internet connectivity, better technology infrastructure, and excellent and smart features in mobile, tablets, and laptops social media and collective effort of students, instructors, and external student communities may generate trust in the stakeholders, motivating them to use social media as a tool in higher education.

A transdisciplinary look at sustainable development in higher education

A transdisciplinary look at sustainable development in higher education Este artigo discute o papel da educação superior frente à globalização econômica e à disseminação irrestrita da informação, considerando a premência do desenvolvimento de atitudes transdisciplinares na população em geral, visando a compatibilizar as necessidades dos habitantes do planeta desde uma perspectiva que contemple a diversidade biológica e cultural, assim como a higidez do meio ambiente. O método utilizado para a escrita deste artigo foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, e considerou a universidade como centro de excelência que reúne um grande número de especialistas e que pode se constituir em um núcleo holístico e transdisciplinar capaz de promover estudos e ações estratégicas na direção da sustentabilidade. Como sugestão, as instituições de ensino superior podem enfatizar os diferentes níveis ou graus de identidade que caracterizam os seres humanos, promovendo uma desidentificação em relação às atitudes egóicas que contribuem para a deterioração do meio ambiente.

Higher education and sustainable creative cities: The development of creative and cultural ecosystems in the (new) capital city of Kazakhstan

This article examines the role creative and cultural higher education plays in the top-down development of Astana – the new capital of Kazakhstan. Drawing on a mapping of higher education institutions in Kazakhstan’s old (Almaty) and new capital cities as well as qualitative interview data with creative and cultural practitioners, academics and policymakers, we explore the complex relationship between the development of higher education infrastructure and the broader development of the local creative and cultural ecosystem of the new capital. By exploring challenges and opportunities surrounding these developments within the new capital city, we draw some insight regarding the sustainable development of higher education and the creative and cultural ecosystem more broadly. We find that creative and cultural higher education plays an essential role in the development of the new capital city and its opportunity to lead as a creative and cultural capital. In turn, we argue that creative and cultural HE development cannot happen in isolation but needs to be planned and carried out as part of the more comprehensive creative and cultural ecosystem development, reinforcing the local creative and cultural economy and being shaped by it. It also needs to be seen as a long-term development strategy rather than a short-term solution to jump ahead in urban hierarchies. However, we warn that wider political influences may hinder the development of a genuinely independent creative and cultural higher education system.

Inclusive Growth, A Gateway of Sustainable Development of Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning in India

Education play important role for crucial development of society as well as young generation, because it build and developed a person's beliefs, ideologies, values and take a substantial role to inclusive growth of any country. Inclusive education refer to empowering of every children with skills and knowledge’s, given equal opportunity of every children to access education equally. At the present context open and distance learning open horizontal windows of education for increasing learner participations and educational opportunities for many compatible learners who are deprived of to access classroom education due to financial, sociocultural and geographical barriers. Open and distance learning education system focuses on open access to education and learners free from the constrains of time and place and also get the opportunities of flexible learning. Nowadays educational policy of India has been emphasize to integrations of many ICT tools (audio-visual media- radio, television broadcast, video compact disc, video text, computer etc) and e-learning platform(SWAYAM,DIKSHA). For improvement of inclusive growth through open and distance learning for the quality of education and its aims to providing support and facilitated quality, access and equity for learning process in distance learning through interactive activities, by the inclusive growth through open and distance learning advocating peer to peer collaboration and also impact a great sense of autonomy and responsible learning. By the using of ICT integrated tools in education curriculum evaluation can be diversified and building intellectual capability of learners as well as inclusive growth of higher education system. Higher education is the backbone of any knowledge society. Availability, accessibility, acceptability of learning recourses of higher education level can be lead sustainable inclusive growth of education system and also give the opportunity of education for all students at same platform. National Educational Technology Forum(NETF) is a important scheme of Nation Education Policy(NEP)-2020 which will be created to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas on the use of technology to enhance learning ,assessment ,planning ,administration and so on both school and higher education. Open and distance learning one of the most rapidly growing field of education nowadays, because of its major contribution in enhancing the Gross Enrollment Ratio(GER) in higher education and also have a sustainable impact on all education systems specially higher education.

GLOBAL TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION OF DOMESTIC POLICY

The relevance of conducting a detailed analysis of global trends in higher education and their reflection in the national educational policy today is due to a number of important factors. Monitoring global trends is important because they identify new challenges and opportunities for national education systems. Firstly, in connection with the growth of global competition in the labor market, national systems of higher education must adapt to international standards and requirements in order to prepare graduates who will be competitive on the world stage. Global technological and economic trends require higher education to constantly update programs to provide graduates with up-to-date skills. Secondly, understanding global trends in higher education is important for building an ef­fective national education policy. Modern challenges, such as the international mobility of students and scientists, call for the development of strategies that promote interaction with other countries and the implementation of the best global practices in domestic educational systems. Thirdly, due to the diversity of cultures and languages, the globalization of higher educa­tion requires the development of strategies that will promote cultural diversity and intercultural understanding among students and teachers. Thus, a thorough analysis of global trends in higher education and their impact on domes­tic educational policy becomes strategically important for national governments and educational institutions. The introduction discusses the importance of understanding and taking into account global trends for modernizing domestic educational strategies. It is noted that global transformations create a need to harmonize domestic policies with the requirements of the modern world. Next, the article examines in detail the impact of globalization on the competitiveness of higher education. The factors that determine the quality and development of education in the national context are studied, in particular, how global competition affects the choice of students and the attractiveness of higher education institutions. In addition, the article considers the prospects of modernization of domestic educational policies in the conditions of globalization. Special attention is paid to the need to adapt programs, structures and training methods to international standards and expectations. The conclusions summarize the main conclusions regarding the importance of adapting domestic educational policies to global trends to ensure the sustainable development of higher education and the training of competitive personnel on the international labor market.

The Role of the Characteristics of the Green Campus Initiative in Understanding and Supporting Sustainable Development Activities at Warmadewa

Students as part of the campus academic community can function as agents of change. Students are future leaders who are expected to make the right decisions when they take key roles in education in the field of sustainable development. In this context, the green campus initiative can be implemented at Warmadewa University Denpasar, which has won or often wins the Tri Hita Karana (THK) Awards. The THK Awards program is in line with the concept of sustainable development related to economic, social and environmental aspects. This article aims to identify whether the Green Campus Initiative is a viable strategy for disseminating the concept of sustainable development in higher education, increasing students' knowledge and proactivity regarding sustainable development. This quantitative-descriptive study is based on data collected in a survey involving students with a sample of 100 respondents. Data were analyzed using multivariate statistical techniques. The research results show that the dissemination strategy for sustainable development in higher education explains around 18% of students' level of proactivity and 27.7% of their knowledge and awareness about sustainable development. The findings of this research can help planning in higher education institutions aimed at implementing sustainable environmentally friendly practices in universities based on student perceptions.