Investigating Environmentally Responsible and Sustainable Development of Pre-service Teachers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate environmentally responsible and sustainable development of 56 pre-service teachers which relevant to framework of sustainable development goals. The qualitative data were collected and analyzed by summarizing general perspectives. The 9 concepts were found and reported. The ways to sustain environments and education students to reach sustainable development can be done by Reduce, reuse, recycle; Conserve water; Save energy; Sustainable transportation; Grow trees and keep open areas green; Waste management; Support eco-friendly products; Reduce carbon footprint; and Conserve biodiversity. These frameworks and perspectives should be incorporated in education and classroom in action.