Process of Integrating Contents of the “Sustainable Consumer Behaviour” Module within the Sustaincomp Curriculum into the Study Programme

Consumer education for sustainable development is critical to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by UNESCO, as it influences the behaviour, choices and values of individuals and entire communities. Consumer education encourages consumers to avoid overconsumption, to buy long-lasting products and reduce waste. The Sustainable Consumer Behaviour (SCB) educational module has been developed as part of the curriculum within the Sustainable Competences in Higher Education (SustainComp) project. The aim of the module is to raise awareness of the environmental consequences of consumer choices and behaviour and to train student teachers to teach sustainable topics using modern educational approaches. Sustainability is a problem that practically the whole world has to face if we wish to ensure a secure future for people on Earth. This can also be achieved through teaching that incorporates the principles of active learning methods, collaboration and the international exchange of experiences and student opinions into the process. In the pilot study, the usefulness of selected activities and professional materials developed for the Sustainable Consumer Behaviour module was tested using digital technology. The activities were carried out in collaboration between students and teachers from two partner universities. The results showed that despite certain technological and methodological challenges, the module's activities can be effectively used to foster creativity, collaboration and communication between international students involved in sustainable consumption education