INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION: BRIDGING LOCAL WISDOM AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Keywords:
innovative curriculum design, sustainable education, local wisdom, global challenges, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Abstract
In the era of globalization and rapid technological advancement, education systems are increasingly challenged to develop curricula that are responsive to both local contexts and global issues. This study explores innovative curriculum design for sustainable education by integrating local wisdom with global challenges. Local wisdom represents valuable cultural knowledge, traditions, and practices that have been developed by communities over generations and contribute to social cohesion, environmental stewardship, and cultural identity. Meanwhile, global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, social inequality, and sustainable development require learners to possess critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and global citizenship competencies. Through a conceptual and literature-based approach, this paper examines strategies for curriculum innovation that harmonize indigenous knowledge with international educational frameworks, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings indicate that a curriculum grounded in local wisdom while addressing global concerns can foster contextual learning, strengthen cultural preservation, and enhance students’ readiness to participate in an interconnected world. Furthermore, the integration of local and global perspectives promotes sustainable education by encouraging environmental awareness, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. Therefore, innovative curriculum design serves as a strategic framework for creating relevant, inclusive, and future-oriented educational systems that contribute to sustainable development at both local and global levels.
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