Cognitive Skills Within the Inner Development Goals (IDG) Framework for Sustainable Careers and SDGs

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From my vantage point as an educator committed to Higher Education, this publication resonates deeply: it translates lofty sustainability ambitions into tangible pedagogical practices by pinpointing the exact thinking skills students must master. I appreciate how the integration of IDG and SCET not only provides conceptual clarity but also offers a pragmatic blueprint—complete with concrete strategies and assessment ideas—for embedding cognitive growth into every layer of the curriculum. While implementation will demand institutional buy-in and faculty training, I’m inspired by the paper’s balanced blend of theory and action. It gives me both the language to advocate for “inner” development in departmental discussions and the confidence to pilot new, reflective learning modules that nurture the mental agility our graduates need to become true agents of change.

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