DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES FOR EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT [ESD] USING VIDEO CONTENT ANALYSIS AS AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PRACTICE IN THE COVID-19 DISTANCE LEARNING

Abstract

Education for Sustainable development (ESD) is established as single most important method of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the years to come. According to UNESCO, there are five components of ESD competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Perspectives, Behaviour and Values. Experiential learning can be an effective pedagogical technique. This is primarily because of its learner-centric character and scope of closely simulating real life without the risks of actually being involved in it. This research was aimed at exploring the potential of video content analysis as an educational practice for ESD in COVID-19 Distance Learning mode in classrooms of an urban private school of India. It explored ESD themes and the pedagogy that can stimulate students’ active participation. The setting provided a problem-based and incorporated reflection and immediate feedback. This facilitated learners to collaborate and develop unbiased perspectives, learn to critically reflect on social justice issues and appreciate diverse viewpoints. It provides a sense of connectedness and belongingness to community.