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Edukácia k trvalo udržateľnému rozvoju v technickom vzdelávaní
Education for Sustainable Development in Technical Education

Author(s): Alexander Bilčík, Jana Bilčíková
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, School education, Higher Education
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: School; Teacher; Technique; Technical education; Sustainable development

Summary/Abstract: In the introduction, the article draws attention to current threats related to the impact of human technical activity on his environment, life, and health. It points out the role of teachers in technical education to lead their pupils to care and respect the environment. It emphasizes the need to raise the awareness of education actors about sustainable development. Subsequently, it evaluates its inclusion in the educational standards of selected technically oriented subjects in state educational programs. In conclusion, the authors point out the importance of educating pupils to environmentally appropriate technical solutions and a responsible attitude to the environment in their later lives.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2020
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 95-103
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Slovak