Design Thinking for Sustainability Education
Utilising the Sustainable Development Goals for Impactful Teaching and Learning
Rachel Sheffield editor Rekha Koul editor Sherry Bawa editor Lisa Tee editor Ben Milbourn editor Madeline Ayoub editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:24th Nov '25
£39.99
This title is due to be published on 24th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Framed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this text empowers educators and policymakers to integrate critical and creative problem-solving skills into their practice through a focus on sustainability and the pedagogical approach of design thinking. It also presents applied solutions through case studies grounded in contemporary sustainability practices.
Driven by the urgent need to address climate change and environmental challenges, there is growing interest in sustainability education and the integration of sustainable practices into policy and curricula. This edited collection applies a range of design thinking models to curriculum reform across all educational levels, emphasizing the importance of equipping future students, curriculum designers, and policymakers with the tools to implement and sustain meaningful change. Through real-world environmental experiences written by educators, the book engages teachers and students in collaborative, community-based approaches to developing sustainable solutions. With a strong emphasis on practical application, the first section offers 'how-to' chapters that combine relevant literature, actionable ideas, and practical support to guide implementation. The second section, authored by experienced educators actively engaged in the field, presents examples and case studies from diverse global contexts, illustrating how the approaches from Section 1 have been applied in classrooms and the impact on student learning.
This essential resource for teachers, pre-service educators, and higher education faculty across disciplines provides a comprehensive guide to fostering impactful sustainability practices in education.
"The editors have brought together an outstanding group of educators from across the globe who are applying Design Thinking to promote both critical and creative thinking in sustainability education. This timely and practical collection offers rich insights into how design thinking can transform teaching and learning at all levels of education. One particularly compelling chapter examines the integration of Design Thinking in a STEM course at a university in Indonesia, highlighting its effectiveness in engaging pre-service teachers with sustainability issues. This book is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and curriculum designers alike."
- Dr. Yuli Rahmawati, Attache of Education and Culture, Indonesian Embassy, Canberra, Australia Professor of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
"Building on the powerful foundation laid by The Routledge Handbook of Global Sustainability Education and Thinking for 21st Century and its focus on critical sustainability education challenges, this new book takes a vital step forward in focusing education development on Design Thinking and application. The editors have brought together a stellar group of international educators who are applying Design Thinking to foster critical and creative thinking and the development of sustainability mindsets in classrooms. Through practical examples in primary, secondary and tertiary classrooms, the book illustrates how tackling small, local issues can empower students, helping them move forward from a sense of helplessness to agency and timely action. An inspiring and invaluable resource for educators committed to sustainable development education.”
- Dr.Michele John, Professor Sustainability, Curtin University, Editor-in-Chief, Recycling
ISBN: 9781032970899
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
256 pages