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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    Author Batsa, Anna Saakwor
    Li, Shengru
    Khajuria, Anupam
    Title 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 DEVELOPMENT
    Keyword Action Competence in Sustainable Development (ACiSD)
    Action-oriented Pedagogy
    Whole School Approach
    Copyright Holder The Author(s)
    Copyright Year 2025
    Copyright type Creative commons
    ISSN 21868662
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