Action Competence in Sustainable Development (ACiSD): A systematic review of the contributing factors and learning strategies
Batsa, Anna Saakwor, Li, Shengru and Khajuria, Anupam, (2025). Action Competence in Sustainable Development (ACiSD): A systematic review of the contributing factors and learning strategies. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 14(1), 29-70
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Sub-type Journal article Author Batsa, Anna Saakwor
Li, Shengru
Khajuria, AnupamTitle Action Competence in Sustainable Development (ACiSD): A systematic review of the contributing factors and learning strategies Appearing in International Journal of Development and Sustainability Volume 14 Issue No. 1 Publication Date 2025 Place of Publication Tokyo Publisher ISDS LLC, Japan Start page 29 End page 70 Language eng Abstract Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is recognised for its ability to provide individuals with competencies, knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address contemporary global challenges. Although Action Competence in Sustainable Development (ACiSD) is gaining popularity, there are limited systematic reviews on the contributing factors, motivation, and learning strategies associated with developing ACiSD. This review aims to enhance knowledge on the contributing factors and learning strategies that foster ACiSD. A systematic search conducted using the Web of Science and Scopus databases yielded 58 papers. The identified factors include action-oriented and participatory pedagogies, holistic teaching and learning materials, teacher training and development, and school organisations. These factors align with the whole school approach (WSA), which seeks to include sustainability at the whole school level, including pedagogy and learning, curricula, community connections, capacity building and leadership and coordination. However, WSAs have had limited impact on sustainability actions due to implementation challenges, which can be addressed through collaboration with stakeholders, and democratic decision-making. This study contributes to existing knowledge on the relevance of action-oriented courses in enhancing students’ motivation and learning strategies. Further studies are needed to evaluate how WSAs foster action competence at the immediate and long-term levels. UNBIS Thesaurus EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTKeyword Action Competence in Sustainable Development (ACiSD)
Action-oriented Pedagogy
Whole School ApproachCopyright Holder The Author(s) Copyright Year 2025 Copyright type Creative commons ISSN 21868662 -
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