ST. Paul University Philippines’ Thrust Towards Education for Sustainable Development

Sr. Merceditas Ang

Abstract


Educators have a pivotal role in promoting education for sustainable development (ESD). It is imperative to focus on sustainable development in order to survive and thrive in the present, and thus ensure that there would be a bright future for humankind. This descriptive study delineates the policy imperatives and integral implementation of ESD enhanced by the service learning program (SLP), and aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) at St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP).

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Education For Sustainable Development, Service Learning, Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.9n.4p.271

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