Developing Environmental Awareness among Students at the Faculty of Education, Zagazig University, in Light of Sustainable Development Goals: A Proposed Framework

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Foundations of Education , Faculty of Education- Zagazig University.

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The current research addressed the development of environmental awareness among students at the Faculty of Education, Zagazig University, in light of the Sustainable Development Goals. The primary objectives of the study included assessing the role of the Faculty of Education in enhancing students' environmental awareness and examining how it can be effectively implemented within the educational framework. The researcher employed questionnaires to gather data from 150 third-year students and 83 first-year students at the Faculty of Education. Subsequently, the data underwent statistical analysis, resulting in practical findings. Based on the theoretical and field results, a framework was proposed to activate the Faculty of Education's role in fostering students' environmental awareness and achieving sustainable development. Emphasis was placed on the importance of engaging student activities and unions, utilizing competitions, excursions, summer camps, and scout groups. The role of faculty members in nurturing students' environmental awareness during and after lectures was highlighted. Furthermore, the study suggested increasing the number of academic courses at the Faculty of Education dedicated to enhancing environmental awareness and promoting sustainable development. It also stressed the need to establish specialized centers for environmental awareness and sustainable development at each university, with the provision of necessary resources, tools, and incentives by university leadership. The study recommended expanding the range of training courses and workshops for faculty members and staff at the Faculty of Education, focusing on developing their environmental awareness and that of the students. This collective effort aimed to contribute to achieving sustainable development in Egyptian society.

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