The article aimed to review Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) research from the perspective of Heidegger's philosophy and to propose implications. Sustainable Development (SD) is a comprehensive concept encompassing environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and education is seen as the foundation for implementing the principles of sustainable development and the concept of coevolution, while environmental ethics also play a positive role in the creation and development of ESD. However, teachers and students have not yet formed a comprehensive understanding. According to Heidegger, philosophy should rethink the question of Being (Sein), rather than merely focusing on human issues. He uses "Dasein" (German for "being there" or "existence") to describe the unique way of human existence, pointing out that the fundamental way of existence for Dasein is "Care" (Sorge), which reflects human openness to the future. The world is an interconnected whole, whereas technology views the world as calculable and controllable resources, ignoring the essence of things. Therefore, a distinction should be made between the instrumental understanding of technology and the essential understanding of technology. The essence of technology lies in its way of revealing the world (Entbergen). In response to the challenges ESD faces in technology education, including policy and curriculum development, teaching and learning, and teacher training, Heidegger proposes "poetic dwelling" (poetische Wohnen), which respects the essence of nature and things. Truth (aletheia) is a form of "Entbergen," hence ESD needs to be integrated into all disciplines, providing professional development for teachers, and establishing clear political goals and educational norms.

Authors:
Meng-An Lin, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Lin holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Education at National Taiwan Normal University in Taiwan. His primary research interests are in secondary education, educational administration, and mathematics education.

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