Instructors' Expectations And Objectives For Integrating Sustainable Development And Ethical Issues Into The Curriculum

The integration of sustainable development and ethical issues into the curriculum is increasingly important in higher education. The study surveyed 17 instructors in ICT engineering education at Lapland University of Applied Sciences who were involved in curriculum development to explore their expectations and objectives in integrating sustainable development and ethical issues into their courses. Although most instructors had a good understanding of sustainable development and ethical issues, not all saw them as relevant to their courses. Those who did incorporate these themes focused on topics such as energy conservation, social sustainability, and sustainability and ethics in solutions. However, almost half of the instructors did not plan to incorporate ethical issues into their courses, and those who did focus on copyright, artificial intelligence, and source criticism. Instructors expressed the need for themed discussion sessions and expert lectures to enhance their knowledge and skills. The study's results suggest the need for more effective strategies to incorporate sustainable development and ethical issues into ICT education. The findings of this study could support academics in their ongoing efforts to incorporate ethical and sustainable development concerns into their curricula.