Integration of Sustainable Development Goals in the Textile Science, Apparel Design, and Technology programs in Zimbabwean universities

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-07-19 DOI:10.1177/14779714241264972

Rumbidzayi Masina

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Abstract

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a pivotal role in preparing students to contribute to sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study focused on the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and examined how SDGs were integrated into the field of textile science, apparel design, and technology (TSADT). The research investigated the alignment between the SDGs and the emerging concept of Education 5.0, as well as ongoing educational reforms at the UZ. It explored the strategies and initiatives implemented by the university to promote sustainable development practices within the TSADT programs. The data collection process involved conducting interviews, making observations, and reviewing relevant documents. Thematic data analysis was employed. The study provided insights into the alignment between the program’s objectives and SDGs, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. This informed strategies for enhancing the integration of sustainable development principles in the TSADT curriculum. The implications of this research are significant for the UZ and other HEIs in Zimbabwe seeking to embed sustainable development principles in their programs. Furthermore, the study contributes to understanding how HEIs can effectively incorporate the SDGs into disciplinary programs, fostering a generation of graduates equipped to address sustainable challenges in the textile and apparel industry.

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将可持续发展目标纳入津巴布韦大学的纺织科学、服装设计和技术课程中

高等教育机构（HEIs）在培养学生为可持续发展和可持续发展目标（SDGs）做出贡献方面起着举足轻重的作用。本研究以津巴布韦大学（UZ）为重点，探讨了如何将可持续发展目标纳入纺织科学、服装设计与技术（TSADT）领域。研究调查了可持续发展目标与新兴的教育 5.0 概念以及津巴布韦大学正在进行的教育改革之间的一致性。研究还探讨了该大学为在 TSADT 项目中促进可持续发展实践而实施的战略和举措。数据收集过程包括访谈、观察和查阅相关文件。研究采用了专题数据分析。这项研究深入探讨了该计划的目标与可持续发展目标之间的一致性，找出了差距和改进机会。这为加强将可持续发展原则纳入 TSADT 课程的战略提供了依据。这项研究对津巴布韦大学和津巴布韦其他寻求将可持续发展原则纳入其课程的高等院校具有重要意义。此外，这项研究还有助于了解高等院校如何才能有效地将可持续发展目标纳入学科课程，培养出能够应对纺织服装行业可持续发展挑战的毕业生。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： Accounts of Chemical Research presents short, concise and critical articles offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. These short reviews focus on research from the author’s own laboratory and are designed to teach the reader about a research project. In addition, Accounts of Chemical Research publishes commentaries that give an informed opinion on a current research problem. Special Issues online are devoted to a single topic of unusual activity and significance. Accounts of Chemical Research replaces the traditional article abstract with an article "Conspectus." These entries synopsize the research affording the reader a closer look at the content and significance of an article. Through this provision of a more detailed description of the article contents, the Conspectus enhances the article's discoverability by search engines and the exposure for the research.