Effective Teaching Strategies for Integrating ESD into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in Jordanian Curricula

Abstract

The goal of this study is to review and highlight some recent examples of integrating education for sustainable development (ESD) into science and associated curriculum in a way that is meaningful and relevant to staff and students in Jordan. In addition to reflecting on various embedding tactics and discourses, this study examines competencies and pedagogical strategies, tying them together in a framework based on twelve competencies and twelve pedagogical strategies that have been documented in the literature. Hermeneutics is used to do this. Future generations' attitudes and behaviors will be better developed if we provide them with a comprehensive set of sustainability competencies. The significance of the notion of sustainable development, which is typically more affected by global issues, will be examined in this article, with a focus on Jordan as a chosen global South nation. The primary focus of the research will be on the application of the sustainable development idea in Jordanian higher education, which is a field that has a significant impact on young people's personalities and future conduct. STEM education is a rapidly evolving research topic, with new frameworks and methodologies aiming for a more coherent educational experience. The concept of integration, real-world problem-solving, and integration needs further evaluation and understanding for effective implementation.