ESD mapping in the Maltese Islands

1. ESD mapping Questionnaire

Dear Colleagues,
This questionnaire is part of a local study focusing on mapping current practices in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Malta.
This questionnaire is being administered by mapESD and CEER(UM) and we would be grateful if you could answer the questions below, which take approximately 10 minutes. All individual answers will be treated with confidentiality, and no personal data is gathered or stored.

thanks

mapESD & CEER

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* 1. Country of Origin

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* 2. Age

15 to 20 years old

21 to 30 years old

31 to 40 years old

41 to 50 years old

51 to 60 years old

more than 60 years old

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* 3. Gender

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 4. Highest level of Education obtained

Primary level

Secondary level

Post secondary level

Bachelor Degree

Master Degree

Doctorate

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* 5. In which area do you work?

Compulsory Educational Institutions

Higher Educational Institutions

Non-formal Educational Centres

Non-Governmental Organisations and Civil Society Organisations

Research Organisations

Mass Media

Governmental entities

Businesses and Corporate

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are the first three words that come to your mind when you hear the term 'Sustainable Development' (SD)?

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* 7. What are the first three words that come to your mind when you hear the term 'Education for Sustainable Development' (ESD)?

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* 8. To what extent do you agree with the following statements? (1=fully disagree, 2= disagree, 3= not sure, 4=agree, 5=fully agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
SD is a real concern for my country	SD is a real concern for my country 1	SD is a real concern for my country 2	SD is a real concern for my country 3	SD is a real concern for my country 4	SD is a real concern for my country 5
ESD is a real concern for my country	ESD is a real concern for my country 1	ESD is a real concern for my country 2	ESD is a real concern for my country 3	ESD is a real concern for my country 4	ESD is a real concern for my country 5
The government is engaged in ESD	The government is engaged in ESD 1	The government is engaged in ESD 2	The government is engaged in ESD 3	The government is engaged in ESD 4	The government is engaged in ESD 5
The local community is engaged in ESD	The local community is engaged in ESD 1	The local community is engaged in ESD 2	The local community is engaged in ESD 3	The local community is engaged in ESD 4	The local community is engaged in ESD 5
Private industry is engaged in ESD	Private industry is engaged in ESD 1	Private industry is engaged in ESD 2	Private industry is engaged in ESD 3	Private industry is engaged in ESD 4	Private industry is engaged in ESD 5
ESD is properly embedded into teaching and learning activities in Maltese education	ESD is properly embedded into teaching and learning activities in Maltese education 1	ESD is properly embedded into teaching and learning activities in Maltese education 2	ESD is properly embedded into teaching and learning activities in Maltese education 3	ESD is properly embedded into teaching and learning activities in Maltese education 4	ESD is properly embedded into teaching and learning activities in Maltese education 5
All courses at Higher Education Institutions include embedded ESD principles	All courses at Higher Education Institutions include embedded ESD principles 1	All courses at Higher Education Institutions include embedded ESD principles 2	All courses at Higher Education Institutions include embedded ESD principles 3	All courses at Higher Education Institutions include embedded ESD principles 4	All courses at Higher Education Institutions include embedded ESD principles 5
Professionals in Malta are keen to receive training on ESD	Professionals in Malta are keen to receive training on ESD 1	Professionals in Malta are keen to receive training on ESD 2	Professionals in Malta are keen to receive training on ESD 3	Professionals in Malta are keen to receive training on ESD 4	Professionals in Malta are keen to receive training on ESD 5
There is a lot of skepticism related to ESD among various professions	There is a lot of skepticism related to ESD among various professions 1	There is a lot of skepticism related to ESD among various professions 2	There is a lot of skepticism related to ESD among various professions 3	There is a lot of skepticism related to ESD among various professions 4	There is a lot of skepticism related to ESD among various professions 5
Students are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action	Students are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 1	Students are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 2	Students are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 3	Students are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 4	Students are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 5
Employees are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action	Employees are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 1	Employees are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 2	Employees are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 3	Employees are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 4	Employees are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 5
Leaders and directors are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action	Leaders and directors are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 1	Leaders and directors are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 2	Leaders and directors are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 3	Leaders and directors are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 4	Leaders and directors are motivated to undertake ESD initiatives and take action 5
Individuals can have a better career pathway if they have good ESD understanding	Individuals can have a better career pathway if they have good ESD understanding 1	Individuals can have a better career pathway if they have good ESD understanding 2	Individuals can have a better career pathway if they have good ESD understanding 3	Individuals can have a better career pathway if they have good ESD understanding 4	Individuals can have a better career pathway if they have good ESD understanding 5
There is a growing demand for experts and professionals in ESD in my country	There is a growing demand for experts and professionals in ESD in my country 1	There is a growing demand for experts and professionals in ESD in my country 2	There is a growing demand for experts and professionals in ESD in my country 3	There is a growing demand for experts and professionals in ESD in my country 4	There is a growing demand for experts and professionals in ESD in my country 5
ESD training should become obligatory	ESD training should become obligatory 1	ESD training should become obligatory 2	ESD training should become obligatory 3	ESD training should become obligatory 4	ESD training should become obligatory 5
There are enough ESD processes or activities in the community	There are enough ESD processes or activities in the community 1	There are enough ESD processes or activities in the community 2	There are enough ESD processes or activities in the community 3	There are enough ESD processes or activities in the community 4	There are enough ESD processes or activities in the community 5
Government employees should have cyclical ESD training	Government employees should have cyclical ESD training 1	Government employees should have cyclical ESD training 2	Government employees should have cyclical ESD training 3	Government employees should have cyclical ESD training 4	Government employees should have cyclical ESD training 5
Private employees should have cyclical ESD training	Private employees should have cyclical ESD training 1	Private employees should have cyclical ESD training 2	Private employees should have cyclical ESD training 3	Private employees should have cyclical ESD training 4	Private employees should have cyclical ESD training 5
Warranted ESD professionals should be leading ESD activities	Warranted ESD professionals should be leading ESD activities 1	Warranted ESD professionals should be leading ESD activities 2	Warranted ESD professionals should be leading ESD activities 3	Warranted ESD professionals should be leading ESD activities 4	Warranted ESD professionals should be leading ESD activities 5
Sustainability awareness programmes will lead to behavioural change.	Sustainability awareness programmes will lead to behavioural change. 1	Sustainability awareness programmes will lead to behavioural change. 2	Sustainability awareness programmes will lead to behavioural change. 3	Sustainability awareness programmes will lead to behavioural change. 4	Sustainability awareness programmes will lead to behavioural change. 5
It is easy to bring about a positive behavioural change in my entity and/or targeted audience.	It is easy to bring about a positive behavioural change in my entity and/or targeted audience. 1	It is easy to bring about a positive behavioural change in my entity and/or targeted audience. 2	It is easy to bring about a positive behavioural change in my entity and/or targeted audience. 3	It is easy to bring about a positive behavioural change in my entity and/or targeted audience. 4	It is easy to bring about a positive behavioural change in my entity and/or targeted audience. 5
It is important to invest time and resources to educate staff, members and/or the general audience in SD (e.g. capacity-building, community outreach, CSR, professional development, extra-curricular activities).	It is important to invest time and resources to educate staff, members and/or the general audience in SD (e.g. capacity-building, community outreach, CSR, professional development, extra-curricular activities). 1	It is important to invest time and resources to educate staff, members and/or the general audience in SD (e.g. capacity-building, community outreach, CSR, professional development, extra-curricular activities). 2	It is important to invest time and resources to educate staff, members and/or the general audience in SD (e.g. capacity-building, community outreach, CSR, professional development, extra-curricular activities). 3	It is important to invest time and resources to educate staff, members and/or the general audience in SD (e.g. capacity-building, community outreach, CSR, professional development, extra-curricular activities). 4	It is important to invest time and resources to educate staff, members and/or the general audience in SD (e.g. capacity-building, community outreach, CSR, professional development, extra-curricular activities). 5
Support from ESD professionals would facilitate the design and implementation of activities.	Support from ESD professionals would facilitate the design and implementation of activities. 1	Support from ESD professionals would facilitate the design and implementation of activities. 2	Support from ESD professionals would facilitate the design and implementation of activities. 3	Support from ESD professionals would facilitate the design and implementation of activities. 4	Support from ESD professionals would facilitate the design and implementation of activities. 5
An ESD action plan is essential to improve the outcome of our practices.	An ESD action plan is essential to improve the outcome of our practices. 1	An ESD action plan is essential to improve the outcome of our practices. 2	An ESD action plan is essential to improve the outcome of our practices. 3	An ESD action plan is essential to improve the outcome of our practices. 4	An ESD action plan is essential to improve the outcome of our practices. 5
Collaboration with other entities is of utmost importance to share examples of good practices, design and implement informative and educational projects about sustainable behaviour.	Collaboration with other entities is of utmost importance to share examples of good practices, design and implement informative and educational projects about sustainable behaviour. 1	Collaboration with other entities is of utmost importance to share examples of good practices, design and implement informative and educational projects about sustainable behaviour. 2	Collaboration with other entities is of utmost importance to share examples of good practices, design and implement informative and educational projects about sustainable behaviour. 3	Collaboration with other entities is of utmost importance to share examples of good practices, design and implement informative and educational projects about sustainable behaviour. 4	Collaboration with other entities is of utmost importance to share examples of good practices, design and implement informative and educational projects about sustainable behaviour. 5
ESD is the key to achieving a positive change in behaviour	ESD is the key to achieving a positive change in behaviour 1	ESD is the key to achieving a positive change in behaviour 2	ESD is the key to achieving a positive change in behaviour 3	ESD is the key to achieving a positive change in behaviour 4	ESD is the key to achieving a positive change in behaviour 5

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* 9. Which aspects of ESD should be MOSTLY addressed in Malta? (multiple answers possible)

Human rights

Economic aspects

Multiculturalism

Intercuturalism

Carbon cycle and climate-related aspects

Social aspects

Environmental aspects

Global citizenship

Cultural aspects

Behavioral and Lifestyle Changes

Global Education principles

Leadership

Governance

Sustainability

Connecting through active listening

Building mutual respect

Taking action to make the world a better place.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should feature most prominently in ESD? (multiple answers possible)

GOAL 1: No Poverty

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

GOAL 4: Quality Education

GOAL 5: Gender Equality

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 13: Climate Action

GOAL 14: Life Below Water

GOAL 15: Life on Land

GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Any Comments?

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* 11. Have you received or pursued training on matters related to ESD?

I received training at my university/institution

I pursued training independently

I am currently receiving training

I am planning to start training in the near future

I received /pursued no training

None of the above

If you did receive training - what did you learn?

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* 12. Are you (or the entity you are representing) involved in ESD projects? If so, in which types? (multiple answers possible)

Research

Teaching/training programmes

Community-related programmes

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

Corporate Social Responsabilty (CSR)

Not involved

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What do you (or the entity you are representing) prioritize and focus on when planning educational and communication campaigns on sustainability? Choose 5 as the highest priority and 1 as the lowest priority.

	1 - Lowest priority	2 - Low Priority	3 - Normal priority	4 - High priority	5 - Highest Priority
Learner centred (e.g. hands on, engaging, problem solving)	Learner centred (e.g. hands on, engaging, problem solving) 1 - Lowest priority	Learner centred (e.g. hands on, engaging, problem solving) 2 - Low Priority	Learner centred (e.g. hands on, engaging, problem solving) 3 - Normal priority	Learner centred (e.g. hands on, engaging, problem solving) 4 - High priority	Learner centred (e.g. hands on, engaging, problem solving) 5 - Highest Priority
Type of audience	Type of audience 1 - Lowest priority	Type of audience 2 - Low Priority	Type of audience 3 - Normal priority	Type of audience 4 - High priority	Type of audience 5 - Highest Priority
Promote thinking skills	Promote thinking skills 1 - Lowest priority	Promote thinking skills 2 - Low Priority	Promote thinking skills 3 - Normal priority	Promote thinking skills 4 - High priority	Promote thinking skills 5 - Highest Priority
Empowerment of audience	Empowerment of audience 1 - Lowest priority	Empowerment of audience 2 - Low Priority	Empowerment of audience 3 - Normal priority	Empowerment of audience 4 - High priority	Empowerment of audience 5 - Highest Priority
Transmission of knowledge	Transmission of knowledge 1 - Lowest priority	Transmission of knowledge 2 - Low Priority	Transmission of knowledge 3 - Normal priority	Transmission of knowledge 4 - High priority	Transmission of knowledge 5 - Highest Priority
Raising awareness	Raising awareness 1 - Lowest priority	Raising awareness 2 - Low Priority	Raising awareness 3 - Normal priority	Raising awareness 4 - High priority	Raising awareness 5 - Highest Priority
Participatory approach	Participatory approach 1 - Lowest priority	Participatory approach 2 - Low Priority	Participatory approach 3 - Normal priority	Participatory approach 4 - High priority	Participatory approach 5 - Highest Priority
Collaboration with other entities	Collaboration with other entities 1 - Lowest priority	Collaboration with other entities 2 - Low Priority	Collaboration with other entities 3 - Normal priority	Collaboration with other entities 4 - High priority	Collaboration with other entities 5 - Highest Priority

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* 14. Which are the challenges to implementing ESD ? (multiple answers possible)

	Not important at all	Not important	Neither important or unimportant	Important	Very important
Staff expertise	Staff expertise Not important at all	Staff expertise Not important	Staff expertise Neither important or unimportant	Staff expertise Important	Staff expertise Very important
Staff interest	Staff interest Not important at all	Staff interest Not important	Staff interest Neither important or unimportant	Staff interest Important	Staff interest Very important
Students’ or employees interest	Students’ or employees interest Not important at all	Students’ or employees interest Not important	Students’ or employees interest Neither important or unimportant	Students’ or employees interest Important	Students’ or employees interest Very important
Materials/resources	Materials/resources Not important at all	Materials/resources Not important	Materials/resources Neither important or unimportant	Materials/resources Important	Materials/resources Very important
Projects	Projects Not important at all	Projects Not important	Projects Neither important or unimportant	Projects Important	Projects Very important
Institutional support	Institutional support Not important at all	Institutional support Not important	Institutional support Neither important or unimportant	Institutional support Important	Institutional support Very important
Legislative initiatives / requirements	Legislative initiatives / requirements Not important at all	Legislative initiatives / requirements Not important	Legislative initiatives / requirements Neither important or unimportant	Legislative initiatives / requirements Important	Legislative initiatives / requirements Very important
Funding	Funding Not important at all	Funding Not important	Funding Neither important or unimportant	Funding Important	Funding Very important
Lack of professional association	Lack of professional association Not important at all	Lack of professional association Not important	Lack of professional association Neither important or unimportant	Lack of professional association Important	Lack of professional association Very important

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Does the entity you represent have a particular individual whose role is to develop and plan educational and communication strategies and projects focused on sustainable development?

Yes

I don't know

How would you describe the role of this person?

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* 16. If yes, what type of accreditation/qualifications does this person hold?

No Qualification - No experience

No qualification - Years of experience

Qualification in a Sustainability related field at undergraduate level

Qualification in a Sustainability related field at graduate level

Accreditation from a professional association

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Which are/could be the main drivers for implementing ESD in Malta? (multiple answers possible)

National guidelines to address ESD in the workplace

Benefits to the image of the organisation

Increased attractiveness to students/employees/buisness owners

Pressure from stakeholders/local communities

Additional resources

Peer learning

Policy learning

International cooperation

Professional association of practitioners

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Do you see a potential need for a professional ESD association?

Not at all

To a little extent

To a moderate extent

To a great extent

To a very great extent

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* 19. Do you see a potential need for a warrant afforded to ESD practitioners?

not at all

to a little extent

to a moderate extent

to a great extent

to a very great extent

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* 1. Country of Origin

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* 2. Age

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* 3. Gender

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* 4. Highest level of Education obtained

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* 5. In which area do you work?

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* 6. What are the first three words that come to your mind when you hear the term 'Sustainable Development' (SD)?

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* 7. What are the first three words that come to your mind when you hear the term 'Education for Sustainable Development' (ESD)?

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* 8. To what extent do you agree with the following statements? (1=fully disagree, 2= disagree, 3= not sure, 4=agree, 5=fully agree)

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* 9. Which aspects of ESD should be MOSTLY addressed in Malta? (multiple answers possible)

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* 10. Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should feature most prominently in ESD? (multiple answers possible)

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* 11. Have you received or pursued training on matters related to ESD?

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* 12. Are you (or the entity you are representing) involved in ESD projects? If so, in which types? (multiple answers possible)

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* 13. What do you (or the entity you are representing) prioritize and focus on when planning educational and communication campaigns on sustainability? Choose 5 as the highest priority and 1 as the lowest priority.

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* 14. Which are the challenges to implementing ESD ? (multiple answers possible)

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* 15. Does the entity you represent have a particular individual whose role is to develop and plan educational and communication strategies and projects focused on sustainable development?

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* 16. If yes, what type of accreditation/qualifications does this person hold?

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* 17. Which are/could be the main drivers for implementing ESD in Malta? (multiple answers possible)

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* 18. Do you see a potential need for a professional ESD association?

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* 19. Do you see a potential need for a warrant afforded to ESD practitioners?

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* 20. Are there any other aspects related to ESD that you consider important and that were not covered by this survey? (please explain)