Raising pre-service English language teachers’ awareness of sustainable development goals through literary texts
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION, cilt.25, sa. 8, ss.1681-1695, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 8
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1108/ijshe-06-2023-0256
- Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1681-1695
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Abstract
Purpose – This study aims to examine the outcome of an online project to inform preservice English
language teachers regarding the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research method was used to understand participants’
overall knowledge. In total, 30 preservice teachers were selected from a larger pool after considering their
grade point averages, sex, university affiliations and geographical backgrounds to ensure a balanced
distribution and diversity. Qualitative data were collected through written productions, video recordings and
a postproject survey.
Findings – Findings revealed that preservice teachers deepened their understanding of SDGs and adopted a
positive attitude toward SDGs while increasing their pedagogical awareness and knowledge of teaching
English in response to SDGs. They also regarded literary texts as a valuable resource for teaching SDGs.
Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating that literary works are
valuable for educating preservice teachers on integrating SDGs. A detailed overview of the project and its
outcomes can guide practitioners and teacher educators in integrating SDGs into their education programs
and English language teaching.