2022/06/30 by Sunet Grobler, Grobler, Sunet
paper · doi:10.34862/fo.2022.11
This theoretical paper explores the concept of quality education in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), since the operationalization of this concept remains challenging. A clarification of related concepts was explored through literature analysis, and the concept of quality education was found to be elusive. Consequently, I suggest two interpretations of quality education. Firstly, as a highly desirable aim, i.e. the fourth SDG in Agenda 2030, and, secondly, as formal education (structured education system) of high quality as a means to promote sustainability. In addition, I proposed an interpretation model by identifying pillars, or attributes, of quality education for sustainability. However, further investigation is required into how these two interlaced interpretations and the proposed model could support stakeholders in a global context to better understand quality education in terms of a sustainable future.