In an era of rapid digital and economic transformation, sustainable development has become a global priority and a core mission in higher education. This study explores how university teacher education students construct sustainable leadership beliefs and apply them in practice. Using a qualitative approach, including literature analysis and semi-structured interviews with faculty, school leaders, and experienced teacher education students in Taiwan, the study identifies two guiding beliefs: moral responsibility as a process and sustainable development as a goal. The former emphasizes proactive engagement with social and environmental issues; the latter highlights continuous learning and long-term action. Based on these findings, four practical principles are proposed: (1) developing a leadership vision grounded in sustainability literacy by integrating cognition, skills, and attitudes; (2) promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, disciplines, personnel, and resources; (3) cultivating a participatory organizational culture through trust, shared responsibility, and teamwork; and (4) assessing sustainability outcomes holistically by linking personal competencies, institutional practices, and cultural development.

Authors:
Wen Chuan Chang, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Wen-Chuan Chang is an Assistant Professor at the Teacher Training Center of National Dong Hwa University in Taiwan. His research interests include teacher education, professional development, school administration, and educational leadership.

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