Innovations in Education

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The global society has discussed intensely two important challenges: innovations in education and sustainability, they are the key aspects for a better global wealth and achievable by a new educational paradigm. Innovation is the buzz word reverberating in every field of education. Sustainability explains how the humanity can meet its demands today without compromising the needs of future generation. The two foundation innovation and sustainability should be combined in a new education system that can form a new generation of citizens. This requires the novel minds able to break old paradigms with motivation, creativity and independence to meet enormous global challenges. Education, innovation and sustainable development are strongly interconnected. An educated workforce is essential to a country’s competitiveness and productivity. Education for sustainable development empowers people to change the way they think and work towards a sustainable development at all levels and in all social contexts, to transform society by reorienting education and help people develop knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed for sustainable development. Innovations in Education for Sustainable Development provide peace and prosperity for people and planet.

On this back drop, the present seminar attempts to provide a platform for such discussions and collective reflections. The major objectives of the seminar are to provide a platform for academicians, researchers and practitioners to deliberate on the need of multi-disciplinary approach to knowledge and research. To spearheading initiatives for the update of innovation for sustainable development. To give exposure to various researchers to explore and present their conceptual skills, knowledge and ideas tested by using innovative methods in education. To identify, the Impact of innovations in Teaching – learning process. To improve public understanding and awareness of sustainability. To suggest, directions to young researchers and practitioners, regarding the relevance of sustainable development in education.