Development of science teacher training programs for sustainable society

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The purpose of this study was to develop and assess a new type of science teacher training program within the scope of sustainability science and education for sustainable development(ESD). To this end, led by Kobe University, faculty and graduate school researchers in the fields of natural science and elementary/advanced science education from universities such as Nagasaki University, University of Miyazaki, Oita University, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, and Aichi University of Education as well as the National Museum of Nature and Science joined hands to develop and assess teacher training programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional graduate school levels. Science learning programs and continuing education programs for practicing teachers were also developed and assessed under the project. As a result, we were able to formulate design guidelines for ESD-oriented teacher training programs and provide a number of specific program ideas and examples.