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Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Learning our way to sustainability

Wals, A. E. J.Journal of Education for Sustainable Development 5, 177-1862011International

The article argues sustainability needs collaborative action and social learning that produces new thinking, alternative values and co-created solutions.

What's new

The author explores collaborative action and social learning in light of sustainability. He discusses how learning that leads to a new kind of thinking, with alternative values and co-created, creative solutions owned by more reflexive citizens, may be needed to create a more sustainable world.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Offers a social-learning view of education for sustainability.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed conceptual article

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