Quality Education
Quality Education
Quality Education
PEV112
TOPIC
TEAM MEMBERS:
Lavisha Agrawal
Krishma Kumari
Prince Kumar
Akash Yadav
Shivraj Singh Chundawat
The Script:
One of the core pillars for achieving this goal is leveraging technology in
classrooms. Online learning platforms, virtual reality, and AI-powered tools are
making education more accessible and personalized. But, to ensure
sustainability, we need to ensure that these tools are accessible to even the
most remote and underprivileged communities. Education should not only be
for the privileged but for everyone, no matter where they are.
Lavisha:
That’s a very valid point! I also think that community-based education should
play a bigger role in creating a sustainable future. By this, I mean involving local
communities, parents, and businesses in the education process.
A great example is Project-Based Learning (PBL), where students work on
realworld problems in their communities, such as developing waste reduction
strategies, improving local infrastructure, or raising awareness about water
conservation. These projects not only benefit the local community but also
help students gain practical skills and learn how their actions can create
sustainable change.
Education is no longer just about learning from books—it's about applying
knowledge to improve society.
Shivraj:
Adding to the idea of community involvement, I believe equity and inclusivity
in education are crucial for sustainability. Millions of children, especially girls
and those from marginalized communities, lack access to quality education.
Innovations such as mobile schools, open-access learning materials, and
tailored education programs for disadvantaged groups are helping to bridge
this gap.
We need to push for policies that support inclusive education. Providing
scholarships, creating safe learning environments, and ensuring equal access to
technology are necessary steps. After all, sustainability isn’t just
environmental—it’s social, ensuring no one is left behind.
Akash:
Absolutely! Building on the idea of inclusivity, another critical element is
developing lifelong learning opportunities. Education doesn’t stop when
formal schooling ends. The rapid pace of technological advancement means
that many workers will need to reskill and adapt to new industries.
Countries that are making strides in education for sustainable development,
like Finland and Singapore, emphasize the importance of continuous learning.
They offer programs where people of all ages can learn new skills or deepen
their knowledge in areas like environmental sciences, engineering, and social
entrepreneurship. This flexibility is key to ensuring that people can actively
contribute to a sustainable economy and society throughout their lives.
Krishma:
I’d just like to say that moving forward, governments, educators, and even
students need to collaborate more to create a sustainable education model.
Without partnership and a global effort, achieving true innovation for a
sustainable future will be challenging.