Educational Psychological Perspectives on Sustainability Education
What is the role of educational psychology in the development of sustainability education? In this editorial article, we argue that human happiness and life satisfaction could be the keys to positive education and adapting to pro-environmental behaviors. We discuss the perspective of sustainable hap...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/1/398 |
Summary: | What is the role of educational psychology in the development of sustainability education? In this editorial article, we argue that human happiness and life satisfaction could be the keys to positive education and adapting to pro-environmental behaviors. We discuss the perspective of sustainable happiness education being the guiding principle of sustainability education. Sustainable happiness education can provide a means to educate people about ways of considering their own well-being and that of others simultaneously, while keeping in mind the sustainability aspect of their actions. |
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ISSN: | 2071-1050 |