The relationship between critical thinking and education for sustainable development practices among teachers
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The present study aimed to examine the relationships between critical thinking and education for sustainable development (ESD) practices, as well as to determine the levels of critical thinking, and education for sustainable development ESD practices among teachers. The study sample consisted of (145) teachers from the elementary, preparatory, and secondary educational stages in the United Arab Emirates. A descriptive correlational research design was employed. Two researcher-developed scales were administered: The Teachers’ Critical Thinking Scale and the Education for Sustainable Development Practices Scale for Teachers, along with their psychometric properties. The results revealed that there was no statistically significant relationship between critical thinking and ESD practices. In addition, the findings indicated that the levels of both critical thinking and ESD practices were high.
Source: Frontiers in Education
Author: Elaf Almansour
Institution: City University Ajman
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,353
OpenAlex ID: W7202283019