A guide to integrating sustainability into continuing education
We present 'Guide 9: Integrating Sustainability in Continuing Education', an indispensable tool conceived by RECLA to incorporate the principles of sustainability in the educational practices of universities.
Focusing on social responsibility and sustainable development, this guide proposes strategies for continuing education units to instill sustainable values in their programs. Recognizing education as a fundamental pillar for progress, the guide emphasizes the need for an educational approach that promotes responsible leadership and prepares students for global challenges, with the goal of improving the lives of people and the health of the planet.
Criterion I
Purpose
The purpose of continuing education, according to this guide, is to develop in students the capacity to generate sustainable value and address socioeconomic challenges in an inclusive and sustainable manner. This criterion emphasizes the importance of aligning educational actions with the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring that continuing education contributes significantly to planetary sustainability and social well-being.
Criterion II
Values
Values in continuing education should reflect a commitment to sustainability, social justice and intergenerational equity. This criterion highlights the need to foster a sustainable ethic in education, preparing individuals to make informed and responsible decisions that promote positive change and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.
Criterion III
Method
The method encompasses the adoption of pedagogical approaches and teaching materials that facilitate meaningful learning around responsible and sustainable leadership. This criterion underscores the importance of effective teaching processes and stimulating environments that encourage students to become transformative leaders aware of their role in promoting sustainability.
Criterion IV
Leadership and social projection
This criterion focuses on the capacity of continuing education to influence and contribute to the sustainable development of society. It advocates education that not only trains students in technical skills but also fosters conscious leadership and projects social actions that support global sustainability and the common good.
Collaborators in the preparation of the guide
RECLA Executive Committee
The leadership and vision of RECLA's Executive Committee have been fundamental in the conceptualization and development of this guide, ensuring that it meets the standards of excellence that characterize our network.
Self-Evaluation Commission
This dedicated team has worked tirelessly in researching, writing and revising the guide, ensuring its relevance and applicability in the field of continuing education.
We sincerely thank the following universities for their valuable contribution to the development of this guide. Their experience and perspective have enriched the content and ensured its relevance for educational institutions throughout Latin America and Europe.
