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Question: Collective Resources as a Precursor for Educating Children Toward a Sustainable Global World

Answer: Background
In Agenda 2030 (www.un.org; goal 4.2), it is stated that all countries by 2030 should “ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.” Today, only about 50% of children around the world receive care and education in early childhood settings, including preschool. Recognizing that today’s children will become the leaders of tomorrow, in this article, we argue for expanding and further integrating education for sustainable development (ESD) in early childhood education and care (ECEC). ESD promotes a holistic view of sustainability, including environmental, economic, and social–cultural aspects. Successful ESD in early childhood requires that preschool teachers be well-informed about sustainability pedagogy, cognizant of ways to engage young children in sustainable life practices, and aware of children’s capacities as agents of change in their preschools, homes, and communities.

(Source: SAGE Journals Online, 08 May 2021)

Source Link: https://journals-sagepub-com.onlinedatabase.librarynet.com.my/doi/full/10.1177/2096531119886506