Incorporating Green Skills in Vocational Education & Training in Pakistan: The Educators’ Perspectives

Authors

  • Gouhar Pirzada PhD Scholar, Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
  • Mariam Naz Lecturer, Govt. Associate College (W), Shalimar Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Jamil Lecturer (Education), GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v3i1.121

Keywords:

Green skills, sustainable development, environment, recycling, vocational educators

Abstract

Technical abilities, knowledge, moral principles, and attitudes to support the environment, known as "green skills", are necessary for the workforce to create and support sustainable social, economic, and environmental results in business, industry, and the community. Vocational educators contribute to the creation of trained workers with green competencies. This study investigates how vocational educators feel about teaching learners green skills and the many green skills that may be used in classrooms. This study is a qualitative inquiry that collects data by conducting a capacity-building session at STEP Institute of Art, Design and Management about greening skills from 40 participants. The respondents believe that although the institute may provide basic knowledge of green skills, skilled instructors are needed to apply these abilities in practical situations. Additionally, these abilities may be incorporated into various disciplines to give students a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. The respondents also mention recycling and material management as skills that might be used in vocational training institutes to reduce water and energy usage. Although implementing these green skills in the classroom is a significant challenge for instructors, students will be inspired to dedicate themselves to the cause of the environment. Therefore, all parties involved must work together to develop greening skills so that the general public and vocational institutes fully know the value of protecting the environment.

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Published

2023-03-30

How to Cite

Pirzada, G., Naz, M. ., & Jamil, M. (2023). Incorporating Green Skills in Vocational Education & Training in Pakistan: The Educators’ Perspectives. Journal of Social Sciences Review, 3(1), 42–52. https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v3i1.121