How to Promote University Students to Innovative Use Renewable Energy? An Inquiry-Based Learning Course Model

Wang, Xingwei; Guo, Liang

doi:10.3390/su13031418

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“…Some universities have also integrated such subjects into the curriculum. This is believed to be important for further promotion and development of renewable energy technologies in the future [65]. Finally, the green cluster is dominated by terms such as 'climate change' , and greenhouse gas (GHGs) that are linked with key terms related to management and governance.…”

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Low carbon futures: assessing the status of decarbonisation efforts at universities within a 2050 perspective

Filho

Vidal²,

Dinis³

et al. 2023

Energ Sustain Soc

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Background The implementation of sustainability at universities means that they can also play a key role in the transition to a low carbon economy, and in assisting global efforts towards decarbonisation. Yet, not all of them have so far fully engaged in this area. This paper reviews the state of the art on trends in decarbonisation, and outlines the need for decarbonisation efforts at universities. It also reports on a survey aimed at ascertaining the extent to which universities in a sample of 40 countries across the various geographical regions are engaged in carbon reduction efforts, identifying the challenges faced. Results The study has shown that the literature on the topic has been evolving over time and that increasing a given university’s energy supply from renewable energy sources has been the cornerstone of university-based climate action plans. The study also indicates that even though several universities are concerned with their carbon footprint and actively seeking ways to reduce it, there are some institutional obstacles that need to be overcome. Conclusions A first conclusion which can be drawn is that efforts on decarbonisation are becoming more popular, with a special focus being placed on the use of renewable energy. Also, the study has shown that, from the range of efforts being made towards decarbonisation, many universities are setting up a team with carbon management responsibilities, have Carbon Management Policy Statements, and review them. The paper points towards some measures which may be deployed, so as to allow universities to take better advantage of the many opportunities an engagement in decarbonisation initiatives offers to them.

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confidence: 99%

Low carbon futures: assessing the status of decarbonisation efforts at universities within a 2050 perspective

Filho

Vidal²,

Dinis³

et al. 2023

Energ Sustain Soc

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“…By metaphor, a university course needs energy to be completed. While the literature shows the decisive role played by social trust in contributing to sustainability in Europe 61 , a recent study highlighted the need for new efforts in this context 62 . This latest work (similar to the present work) considered only a small reference sample.…”

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Sustainable education and youth confidence as pillars of future civil society

Biancardi

Colasante

D’Adamo

2023

Sci Rep

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While sustainability is at the centre of many government agendas, there is a great risk of entrusting strategic decisions to those lacking in sustainability expertise. It is therefore necessary to ensure that universities are the green engines of sustainable communities. The present study administered a questionnaire to students enrolled in a Management Engineering programme at an Italian university, to collect their perceptions of and opinions on sustainability and energy issues. Students completed the questionnaire twice: once prior to beginning and once at the end of term. The results showed that students held more sustainable attitudes at the end of term, and perceived sustainable education and youth confidence as the building blocks of future society. They also observed that decarbonisation of the Italian energy system and national energy independence would require the significant development of renewable systems and interventions to promote energy efficiency. In addition, they recognised subsidies for green production, energy communities, differentiated waste collection and professional skills training as crucial. The sustainable university should support younger generations by encouraging student engagement in real-world projects and the development of long-term, structured teacher–student relationships.

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“…Giving punishment by asking students to explain the material explained by the teacher again motivates students by saying that the teacher appreciates students who dare to clarify the discussion results and provide more value. Inquiry learning facilitates the transfer of knowledge (Wang & Guo, 2021). By helping students to be confident and dare to ask, answer questions, and make conclusions with their sentences, the teacher can point to students who seem less active in initial activities.…”

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Using inquiry-based learning to strengthen student learning outcomes

2021

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The research objective is to strengthen student learning outcomes using inquiry-based learning. This type of research is called classroom action research. This study's subjects were 34 students of class X MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 1 Wonomulyo, consisting of 12 boys and 22 girls. The instrument used to measure students' learning outcomes in this study was a multiple-choice test of 50. The indicator that shows the success of the research implementation is that students can achieve a minimum completeness value of 80% at a minimum standard score of 65. Based on the results of the classroom action research that has been implemented In SMA Negeri 1 Wonomulyo, it can be concluded that the application of the Inquiry learning model can improve student learning outcomes in class X MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 1 Wonomulyo. The increase in learning outcomes indicates the research results from cycle I to cycle II; namely, the average value of student learning outcomes increased from 26.47% to 88.23%.

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How to Promote University Students to Innovative Use Renewable Energy? An Inquiry-Based Learning Course Model

Cited by 20 publications

References 48 publications

Low carbon futures: assessing the status of decarbonisation efforts at universities within a 2050 perspective

Low carbon futures: assessing the status of decarbonisation efforts at universities within a 2050 perspective

Sustainable education and youth confidence as pillars of future civil society

Using inquiry-based learning to strengthen student learning outcomes

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