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Using Elements of the Impact of Materials on Society (IMOS) Course to demonstrate the potential of a systems approach in Sustainability Education in Greek Secondary Schools

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 January 2018

Vasiliki Kioupi
Vasiliki Kioupi*
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Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, 15 Princes Gardens, SW7 1NA, London, U.K. Directorate for Secondary Education of Piraeus, Hellenic Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Eleftheriou Venizelou 35, 18532, Piraeus, Greece.
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Abstract

The need to improve Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) provision in Greek secondary schools offers opportunities for innovation. This study shows results of applying a more integrated, collaborative and interactive approach, developed by using elements of the Impact of Materials on Society (IMOS) course. The modules and techniques selected for teacher training and classroom implementation are presented and responses from participants are summarised. Positive feedback from the two teacher training activities and two in-class sessions with students demonstrates the potential of this approach. The paper offers evidence that a systems approach to ESD is promising and worthy of further investigation.

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educationSustainabilitywaste management
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MRS Advances , Volume 3 , Issue 12: Broader Impact , 2018 , pp. 609 - 617
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2018 

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