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Education for Sustainable Development

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  Education for sustainable development is “enabling human beings to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, necessary to shape a sustainable development future” (UNESCO, 2014). United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is the lead United Nations agency on education for sustainable development. It also has an education for sustainable development framework for 2030 to mobilise education to address the sustainable development goals. This framework is to provide anyone with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to generate transformative change for sustainable development (SDG Action, 2023). Most scholars and social change activists have advocated for education for sustainable development to be incorporated into curricular themes in higher educations which will be used and adapted as entry points to develop sustainable education further (Tilbury, 2004). Education for sustainable development is important for the attainment of sustainabl...
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What is an Eportfolio?

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 By Adwoba Addo-Boateng An ePortfolio known as electronic portfolio is an electronic resource that records, stores and archives artefacts of learning and it provides reflection for an individual learner (University of Queensland, 2023) It comprises of an individual's work, achievements, skills, and reflections.   Typically, it consists of various digital artifacts like documents, images, videos, and links, which are usually accompanied by annotations and reflections. It can be used as a student showcase portfolio or it can be used by students for academic use, it can be used   by external supervisors for validation of a school activity, it can also be used as work integrated learning and evidence based assessment. There are many advantages or benefits of using an Eportfolio. First and foremost, it is a tool for showcasing one’s accomplishments owing to the fact that Eportfolios allow individuals to showcase their work, skills, and achievements in a dynamic and organ...
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Team Work

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Writer: Jessica Amarteifio   The essence of teamwork in an e-Portfolio research project is crucial for achieving successful outcomes and maximizing the potential of the project. E-Portfolio research often involves collaborative efforts to collect, analyze, and present information, and effective teamwork can greatly enhance the quality and impact of the research. In fact, teamwork in e-Portfolio research projects fosters synergy, collaboration, and the utilization of diverse strengths. It enables researchers to approach challenges from multiple angles, produce higher-quality work, and ultimately achieve more impactful and insightful outcomes. This Blog Post discusses some key points highlighting the importance of teamwork in e-Portfolio research: Diverse Expertise: E-Portfolio research projects usually encompass various aspects, such as data collection, analysis, design, and presentation. Team members bring diverse expertise and skills to the table, which allows for a more comprehen...
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