A fenntarthatóság tanítása a gyakorlatban – Tapasztalatok egy ökoiskola mindennapjaiból

Abstract

Education for sustainability has become one of the key priorities of twenty-first-century public education, aiming to develop environmental awareness, responsible decision-making, and the competencies required for sustainable lifestyles. Eco-schools provide a pedagogical environment in which the principles of sustainability are embedded not only in the curriculum but also in the daily operation of the institution, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships. The aim of this paper is to present how education for sustainability can be implemented in everyday educa­tional practice through the example of a Hungarian eco-school. The study employs a qualitative approach based on document analysis, the examination of institutional good practices, and a synthesis of relevant national and international literature. Particular attention is given to project-based learning, nature-oriented pedagogy, and community engagement as key components of effective sustainability education. The findings suggest that education for sustainability is most effective when it becomes an integral part of the school's organizational culture and when classroom and extracurricular activities reinforce one another in shaping students' environmentally responsible attitudes and behaviours.