Navigating role conflicts and responsibilities in higher education for sustainable development: insights from German university teachers

Higher education for sustainable development can be a challenge for university teachers, as the concept’s normativity may contrast with their self-perception as neutral researchers and teachers. Based on an interview study, the authors examine three role conflicts which may occur - in higher educati...

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Hauptverfasser: Schlieszus, Ann-Kathrin (VerfasserIn) , Weselek, Johanna (VerfasserIn) , Siegmund, Alexander (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 30 Dezember 2024
In: Gaia
Year: 2024, Jahrgang: 33, Heft: 4, Pages: 363-371
ISSN:2625-5413
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Verfasserangaben:Ann-Kathrin Schlieszus, Johanna Weselek, Alexander Siegmund

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