THE TRANSFORMATIONAL ROLE OF TEACHERS IN ENHANCING STUDENTS’ BIODIVERSITY AWARENESS THROUGH ESD: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
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The threat to biodiversity is increasing due to human activities that degrade the environment. In this context, education plays a crucial role in raising awareness among younger generations, particularly through the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) approach. Teachers, as primary agents of education, hold great potential when acting transformationally by inspiring students to contribute to environmental sustainability. This study aims to systematically examine the transformational role of teachers in enhancing students' awareness of biodiversity within the framework of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Employing a systematic literature review, 16 relevant scientific articles were thematically analyzed. The study finds that transformational teachers—as inspirators, environmental project facilitators, ecological value shapers, and reflective agents—play a pivotal role in fostering student awareness and action for biodiversity preservation. This research contributes to the literature by emphasizing the pedagogical and moral dimensions of teaching and offers directions for ESD-based teacher training.
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