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The globally agreed methodology has not been set for this UN SDG Indicator therefore Australia has not yet investigated potential data sources.

Sustainability, social justice and diversity in the Australian curriculum

While this is a Tier III indicator, Australia would like to provide some information against this Indicator:

Concepts of sustainability, social justice and diversity are embedded in the Australian school curriculum, which equips the next generation with the capacity to bring about positive change to our environment and social systems, not just in Australia but across the world. Australian school children also learn the value of belonging to, and engaging in, civic life in order to better contribute to the global community.

In addition to this, Australia is participating in the OECD’s Education 2030 project, which aims to develop a multi-dimensional framework of 21st century learning outcomes which can support countries in designing, developing and reviewing their own national curriculum and assessment systems.

National Metadata

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Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Education and Training
Reporting Year
2018
Caveat
The globally agreed methodology has not been set for this UN SDG Indicator therefore Australia has not yet investigated potential data sources.
Indicator status
Not applicable
Indicator description

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development (including climate change education) are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

Methodology

nil

Other information

nil

Page updated
17 July 2018

Global Metadata

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development (including climate change education) are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
Indicator number
12.8.1
Target number
12.8
Target name

By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

Global indicator description

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development (including climate change education) are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

UN designated tier
Tier 3
UN custodian agency
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation - Institute for Statistics
Link to UN metadata
Work Plans for Tier III Indicators

Sources

Other

No other information for this indicator

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