| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.37 |
| Liaison | Raafat Kabbara |
| Submission Date | Nov. 15, 2022 |
Higher Colleges of Technology
AC-6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 4.00 |
Raafat
Kabbara Assistant Manager - Facilities Management General Services |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of the sustainability literacy of its students?:
Which of the following best describes the literacy assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the assessment? The assessment is administered as a::
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment(s):
A list or sample of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment or the website URL where the assessment tool may be found:
1. Would you like to increase you knowledge in Sustainable Development in the future?
Yes No No Sure
2. What are Sustainable Development Goals?
a. Roadmap to achieve a sustainable future
b. Developmental plans of the UAE education authority
c. I have not heard of Sustainable Development goals
3. What is the purpose of Sustainable Development Goals?
a. End poverty, protect the planet, and bring peace and prosperity to all
b. Develop education targets for schools in the UAE
c. I do not know
4 Has UAE adopted Sustainable Development Goals?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I do not know
5. If UAE adopted Sustainable Development Goals when it plans to achieve them?
a. In 2023
b. In 2030
c. In 2050
6. Can you list any of the SDGs that you are aware of?
_______________________________________________
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7. Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?
Fossil Fuels Hydroelectric Geothermal Solar All
8. Which of the following CAN NOT be recycled easily?
Milk cartons Aluminum cans Pizza boxes Newspapers All
9. Which of the following is NOT an Effect of Global Warming?
More health risks Severe storms Rising ocean levels All
10. What do the 3 Pillars of Sustainability include?
Species Ecosystem Endangered Social, Environment, Economy
Social, Ecology, Entrepreneurship Society, Education
11. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate your actions toward achieving Sustainability?
Low 1 2 3 4 5 High
12. Please comment on any actions that you personally feel supports sustainability.
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A brief description of how the literacy assessment was developed and/or when it was adopted:
The survey was based on external surveys used as a benchmark. The team on LSN 1113 Introduction to Sustainability adapted the question to ensure the concepts covered in the course were included. This will ensure the results can be used towards the course's ongoing development.
A brief description of how a representative sample was reached (if applicable) and how the assessment(s) were administered :
The LSN 1113 Introduction to sustainability has over 1,000 students approx. per semester. The survey would be conducted on forms sharing the links through the LSM system. (Blackboard learn).
A brief summary of results from the literacy assessment(s):
Please refer to the additional documents attached below.
Website URL where information about the sustainability literacy assessment is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.