The Head, Heart and Hands model of Transformative Learning could be an organizing principle to integrate and transform pedagogical perspectives for sustainability education (Sipos, et al., 2008). This holistic synthesis could serve as a framework for evaluation of innovative environmental education programs, evaluation of program influence on students’ green behaviors and changes in environmental worldviews and values. The essential elements of transformation– deep engagement, relational knowing and reflection can have a greater impact within an authentic context for meaning-making. Pugh’s (2002) construct offers an analytic tool for measuring transformational experiences through expanded perception, expanded value and proactive use of environmental concepts. Being able, to some extent, to quantify a qualitative experience is invaluable to researchers. Puge’s (2002) construct synthesizes nicely with head, heart and hands concept that Sipos et al. (2008) associates with sustainability education.

With the advancement of new technologies, the kind of innovation that the world really needs for educational renewal in these challenging times lies in nurturing and strengthening the human factor. This human factor in question is an effective teacher who knows what is beneficial for students' holistic education. Aligned with the purpose of this paper, a teacher is construed as an instructor who teaches tertiary level students, and the students comprise of young adults who enroll in college or university courses. An effective teacher is envisioned to prepare college or university students with useful skills, and to improve their knowledge and competencies in their desired fields. Therefore, education today calls for teachers to be highly skilled knowledge workers who constantly improve both their personal and professional achievements. Not forgetting that innovation is crucial for creating new sources of growth through increased productivity and efficiency, teachers are also required to be agents of innovation (OECD, 2010). Frumkin, H. (2001). Beyond toxicity: Human health and the natural environment. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 20(3), 234-240. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) – Streamline the approval of production parts through a standardized and efficient process. Blenkinsop, S. (2005). Martin Buber: Educating for relationship. Ethics, Place & Environment 8(3), 285-307.

Reflection often occurs through interaction with others; learners process experience with place through expression to others with shared experience (Dewey, 1944; Roberts, 2002). The places we encounter and the people we share experience and thoughts with are mirrors and sounding boards for our own reflection. Re-evaluating our beliefs and values stems from critical reflections which are constructed by our place in the world and the relationships we build with others.

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