HOW SDG 4A IS ADDRESSED IN THE LESSON AND/OR TECHNOLOGY

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is universal, holistic and indivisible, with a special imperative to leave no one behind. The achievement of SDG 4 – ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all – plays a central role in building sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies.

Progress has been made towards achieving SDG4, and there are new knowledge horizons and opportunities for strengthened solidarity and partnerships around the provision of quality education and lifelong learning for all. Yet the context is also changing with new technologies and skill demands, as well as economic shocks and environmental degradation. Many barriers to education access and educational outcomes remain in place and challenges to the monitoring of progress remain. Since education is not only an integral part of, but also a key enabler for sustainable development, it needs to be included in national development plans and strategies for achieving all the SDGs.

Teaching and learning methods adopted to achieve the quality of education The academic staff adopts various teaching learning methods based on both the course needs and learning styles of the students such as visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. For instance, the clinical cases presented by the students in the structured format (SOAP Notes) enhance the critical thinking, scientific reasoning, communication skills, self-directed learning, and problem-solving skills. Mind mapping is the style that improves the critical thinking, reasoning, team, and group working. The project work impacts critical thinking, scientific reasoning, digital literacy, communication skills, problem solving skills, team and group working and self-directed learning. The simulation experiments help students to experience kinesthetic learning. Similarly, the other techniques used for teaching-learning process such as Flashcards, Video reflection, Think-Pair- Share and teacher-assisted digital learning platforms (Kahoot! & Clickers) use definite learning styles. The modular teaching or block teaching is introduced at formative level that enhances flexibility in teaching-learning and provides opportunities to incorporate various student centric learning activities. Also, inter professional education is adopted as learning together with other healthcare professional students, improve professional relationships, attitude for teamwork.