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SDG 17.4.4 Sustainability Literacy
Using 246 courses offered by the University during the Spring 2024 and 2024 Academic Years that are related to various SDGs as case studies (Attachment 17.4.4A(PDF)), NCUE analyzed their relevance to SDG literacy, assessment methods, and learning outcomes. This evaluation is used to assess students' ability to learn and grasp key sustainability concepts, as detailed below:
1. Basic Course Information: A total of 246 courses with 7,544 student enrollments; the correlation between course content and SDG literacy components is shown in Table 1:
Table 1: Course Correlation with SDG Literacy Components
|
No. |
SDG Literacy Components |
Number of Courses |
Percentage |
|
1 |
No Poverty |
54 |
22% |
|
2 |
Zero Hunger |
39 |
16% |
|
3 |
Good Health and Well-being |
135 |
55% |
|
4 |
Quality Education |
180 |
73% |
|
5 |
Gender Equality |
141 |
57% |
|
6 |
Clean Water and Sanitation |
61 |
25% |
|
7 |
Affordable and Clean Energy |
77 |
31% |
|
8 |
Decent Work and Economic Growth |
147 |
60% |
|
9 |
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
101 |
41% |
|
10 |
Reduced Inequalities |
142 |
58% |
|
11 |
Sustainable Cities and Communities |
128 |
52% |
|
12 |
Responsible Consumption and Production |
115 |
47% |
|
13 |
Climate Action |
101 |
41% |
|
14 |
Life Below Water |
65 |
26% |
|
15 |
Life on Land |
66 |
27% |
|
16 |
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions |
130 |
53% |
|
17 |
Partnerships for the Goals |
118 |
48% |
|
Average SDG literacy components per course: |
7.32 |
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2. Diverse Assessment Methods: Within a single course, NCUE faculty can implement multiple assessment methods throughout the semester to comprehensively evaluate students' acquired literacy competencies in that course. All 246 selected courses employ 2-4 assessment methods to comprehensively evaluate learning outcomes. The utilization rate of various assessment methods is shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Assessment Method Utilization
|
Assessment Method |
Utilization Rate |
|
Pre-class Assessment |
4% |
|
Pop Quizzes |
9% |
|
Midterm Examination |
43% |
|
Final Examination |
44% |
|
Class Participation |
79% |
|
Written Reports |
42% |
|
In-class Practical Exercises |
28% |
|
Project Presentations |
33% |
|
Student Performance Profile Reports |
7% |
|
Case Analysis Report Writing |
8% |
3. Learning Outcomes (See Tables 3 and 4)
(1) Overall Faculty Assessment Results: Based on students' end-of-semester grades, over 94% of students in these courses achieved scores above 80 points, with an overall average score of 88.25 points (out of 100 points).
(2) Student Self-Assessment Results: NCUE students conducted self-assessments through teaching feedback questionnaires. Statistical analysis shows that students' self-assessment scores for "This course contributes to the enhancement of knowledge or professional skills" and "Overall, I have benefited greatly from taking this course" were 4.6 and 4.7 points respectively (out of 5 points), indicating that students recognize having acquired relevant literacy competencies through the courses.
Table 3: Distribution of Faculty Assessment Grade Ranges
|
Overall Average Score |
Number of Courses |
Percentage |
|
0~70 |
1.00 |
0.4% |
|
71~80 |
15.00 |
6% |
|
81~90 |
122.00 |
50% |
|
91~100 |
108.00 |
44% |
Table 4: Overall Learning Outcomes
|
Course Assessment Results |
|
|
Number of Courses |
246 |
|
Student Enrollments |
7,544 |
|
Faculty Assessment Overall Student Average Score |
88.25 |
|
Student Self-Assessment Average Score (This course contributes to my knowledge or professional enhancement) |
4.6 |
|
Student Self-Assessment Average Score (Overall, I have benefited greatly from taking this course) |
4.7 |