... on knowledge-based strategies in its classrooms, neglecting the development of students’ action competence. Hinging on these, there are calls to transfer the skills required to actualize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to teachers in higher education. These calls are based on the premise...

...Shu-Chiu Liu; Timo Eccarius Purpose This study aims to investigate university students’ future orientations towards climate change by examining their perceptions of the future, hope and action competence. Future orientations – indicating students’ expectations and preparedness for climate...

...-instruction surveys (N = 37) assessing content knowledge and action competence. Findings Content analysis of student narratives revealed 12 distinct themes, encompassing infrastructural and technological advancements, lifestyle adaptations and shifts in societal attitudes towards sustainability...

...Xiaojing Xing; Chinaza Solomon Ironsi Purpose This paper aims to explore the potential of implementing an action competence teaching model as a framework for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in higher education. The paper seeks to draw insights from the students on the potential...

... of this paper is to operationalize theories of social learning and collective action for campus sustainability practitioners at higher education instititions (IHEs) to enhance their work, and to introduce the concept of collective action competence as a practical tool. This paper presents a theoretical...