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Education for sustainable development in East Timor

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of Education for Sustainable
Development (ESD) in East Timor and proposes a set of ESD indicators to be implemented in the
formal education sector.

Design/methodology/approach – A detailed analysis of relevant literature concerning national
development plans (Republica Democratica de Timor-Leste, 2011), literature centred in East Timor
and international perspectives about ESD principles, policies and values (UN reports) was carried,
in order to examine the relevance of ESD in East Timor and to assist the selection of a set of ESD
indicators. These indicators are proposed in order to assess and monitor if the current national
policies, educational programmes, secondary school content, learning goals and activities in formal
education express concerns related with ESD promotion in terms of specific curricular themes,
learning characteristics, learning resources, skills, values and attitudes.

Findings – This paper argues that the East Timor government has intentions in ESD promotion and
implementation. Thus, ESD indicators could be helpful in assessment of new curricular practices.
However, even though ESDI may indicate that secondary school programmes, content, learning goals
or activities are aligned with ESD principles, it is also important to assess if they then contribute
effectively to sustainable development.

Originality/value – The case study of East Timor adds to the literature about the current interests of
young countries such as this in progressing towards a sustainable future, starting from the selection
and implementation of ESD indicators in the current curriculum reform. If it is successful, ESD will
contribute to transforming not only education but also the quality of life of the East Timorese.

Keywords Education for sustainable development, East Timor, Indicators of education for sustainable development, Science curriculum materials, Science educational reform, Reality

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Judul Seri

Asian Education and Development Studies

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Penerbit

London : Emerald Group Publishing Limited., 2014

Deskripsi Fisik

Asian Education and Development Studies Vol. 3 No. 2, 2014

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

DOI 10.1108/AEDS-03-

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

Vol. 3 No. 2, 2014

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