Education for sustainability in Benkő István Elementary and High School of Reformed Church

Abstract

The term sustainability, which is becoming increasingly prominent and fashionable, is also gaining more and more importance in education. This approach cannot be narrowly limited to a specific subject, just as the exploration of the world around us cannot be categorized into a single scientific field. Therefore, education for sustainability is most effective in an educational institution when the attitude of sustainability permeates the entire operation of the institution. In this study, I aim to share the best practices that we have implemented in my school over recent years with the help of colleagues, management, and various external professional organizations. The focal point of these best practices is always the understanding of the world of creation within a system and the acquisition of a scientific mindset. Essential to these goals is the strengthening of connections between subjects and the promotion of subject integration. Practical methods prioritize activities and engagement that build on student participation and activity, interpreting learning as discovery. Achieving these goals requires the continuous sensitization and training of educators, as well as the use of appropriate teaching materials and resources.