Browsing by Subject "education for sustainable development"

The purpose of this study is to describe the rise and development of UNU IAS RCE Espoo. Mari Nuutinen, UNU IAS RCE Espoo coordinator, is a main source of information. She has the most extensive experience, knowledge, skills and knowhow of the subject. The goal of this study was to bring teachers a new approach to their work. This study was a case study of Mari Nuutinen and UNU IAS RCE Espoo and a narrative approach is emphasized. The view of communal transformative learning is emphasized between the subject and the researcher. The mentor of the study participated few times to the conversations between Mari Nuutinen and researcher. This study was carried out with using two methods; interviews and involved observations. Cmaptools was used to analyze the gathered material and produce the concept maps. Mari Nuutinen, the innovator, is a talented network creator and administrator. She has developed her personal characteristics and resources at her work as a teacher as well as in her personal life. She has gathered this knowledge to develop sustainable development. UNU IAS RCE Espoo, innovation, is a result of her initiative, co-operation and devoted efforts. UNU IAS RCE network is currently expanding. UNU IAS RCE Espoo is Finland's first UNU IAS RCE example. It provides teachers and educators a possibilities and tools to work in a more sustainable way for the future.