Sustainable learning environments and social justice : editorial comment

This 2013 special issue of the Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa (Td), thanks to Prof Johan Tempelhoff's (Chief Editor-Td) proactive approach to support the development of quality research throughout the subcontinent, celebrates the centrality of sustainable learning env...

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Published in:TD : The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa 2013-12, Vol.9 (3), p.V-XIII
Main Authors: Nkoane, Milton, Mahlomaholo, Sechaba, Ambrosio, John
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This 2013 special issue of the Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa (Td), thanks to Prof Johan Tempelhoff's (Chief Editor-Td) proactive approach to support the development of quality research throughout the subcontinent, celebrates the centrality of sustainable learning environments in the advancement of the agenda for social justice. It is Nelson Mandela who is credited for emphasising the imperative of quality education for bringing about more equitable, respectful, democratic, free, peaceful, hopeful and prosperous communities. This observation is also enshrined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ending in 2015 as well as the subsequent global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) starting in 2015 ending in 2030. Prof Jonathan Jansen of the University of the Free States (UFS) has cascaded these laudable international intents for the whole of humanity into the university's policy of advancing academic excellence through and for what he calls; the human project of social justice and humanness.
ISSN:1817-4434