Formación ciudadana para la sostenibilidad como eje transformador de la educación del siglo XXI
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Citizen education for sustainability has become an educational priority due to the social, environmental, and economic challenges that characterize the twenty-first century. The objective of this study is to analyze the conceptual foundations, pedagogical strategies, and impacts of citizen education for sustainability within the contemporary educational context. The methodology was developed under a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach through a documentary review of specialized scientific literature related to citizenship, sustainability, and education. Information analysis was conducted through processes of selection, categorization, and comparison of the main theoretical contributions identified in the consulted sources. The results showed that citizen education for sustainability is grounded in values education, democratic participation, and environmental responsibility as fundamental pillars for building more equitable and sustainable societies. Likewise, pedagogical strategies such as project-based learning, debates, and interdisciplinary education were identified as effective approaches for fostering critical thinking, social and environmental commitment, and citizenship competencies. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the integration of sustainability into educational processes strengthened students’ active participation in addressing challenges within their communities and environments. It is concluded that citizen education for sustainability constitutes an essential component of transformative education, promoting the comprehensive development of learners and contributing to the construction of participatory, inclusive, and environmentally responsible societies
Source: EDUNEXA
DOI: 10.51247/e.v3i2.900
Author: Eufemia Figueroa-Corrales
Institution: Universidad de Oriente
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7203757871