IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Communities of Practice (CoP) as a Model for Integrating Sustainability into Higher Education

Communities of Practice (CoP) as a Model for Integrating Sustainability into Higher Education
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Sandra Murray (University of Tasmania, Australia)and Susan Salter (University of Tasmania, Australia)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 19
Source title: Handbook of Research on Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ken D. Thomas (Auburn University, USA)and Helen E. Muga (University of Mount Union, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5856-1.ch009

Purchase

View Communities of Practice (CoP) as a Model for Integrating Sustainability into Higher Education on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

The University of Tasmania (UTas), Australia, made the commitment to adopt a plan for incorporating environmental literacy and sustainability into teaching and learning practices for all undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as within research, operational activities, and the community. The systematic goal was Education for Sustainability (EfS). To move towards this goal, a Community of Practice (CoP) in EfS was established in 2011. This chapter describes the establishment process for this CoP along with key milestones from 2011 through 2013. Paramount among these is the impact of the CoP on EfS at UTas and beyond and the phases involved—from initiation to maturation to ongoing regeneration—are explored. The diverse membership of the CoP, which includes students, academics, professional/operational staff, and community members, is elaborated upon in this chapter to ensure each role is understood as well as the challenges that arise from such diverse initiatives (60+ members).

Related Content

Mukul Bhatnagar, Nitin Pathak. © 2024. 16 pages.
Mitushi Singh, Mukul Bhatnagar. © 2024. 32 pages.
Vikas Sharma, Sanjay Taneja, Kshitiz Jangir, Kirti Khanna. © 2024. 15 pages.
Preet Kanwal. © 2024. 17 pages.
Kapil Sharma, Yogesh Kumar, Rajiv Khosla, Sanjay Taneja. © 2024. 16 pages.
Sanjeev Kumar, Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, Firoj Kabir, Fahmida Kaiser. © 2024. 15 pages.
K. K. Kishore Mishra, Swati Priya, Syed Sajid Hussain, Swati Gupta. © 2024. 17 pages.
Body Bottom