Іmplementing energy efficiency policies in German vocational education: prospects for Ukraine

- Drozich, Iryna (orcid.org/0000-0002-8881-9314) (2025) Іmplementing energy efficiency policies in German vocational education: prospects for Ukraine Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2 (15). pp. 40-46. ISSN 2308-4081

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Abstract

This article examines the implementation of energy efficiency policies in German vocational education and training (VET) and explores prospects for their adaptation in Ukraine. Drawing on sustainable development theory, competence-based education, and policy transfer models, it analyses how German VET institutions systematically integrate energy efficiency through curriculum design, dual education structures, strong industry collaboration, and alignment with national and European sustainability policies, including the EU Green Deal objectives. Literature review, document analysis, and comparative analysis reveal that Germany’s approach equips learners with technical knowledge, practical skills, problem-solving abilities, digital literacy, environmental responsibility, and ecological awareness, fostering sustainable professional practices and preparing the workforce for a green, low-carbon economy. The article identifies key opportunities for Ukraine, including the development of competence-based curricula, modernisation of educational infrastructure, teacher upskilling, establishment of long-term public-private partnerships, and enhanced collaboration among policymakers, educators, industry stakeholders, and civil society actors. Effective adaptation requires careful consideration of Ukraine’s socio-economic, cultural, and institutional conditions, as well as alignment with national energy strategies and sustainable development priorities, to ensure successful and context-sensitive implementation. The findings provide actionable recommendations for policymakers, educational leaders, and VET institutions and outline directions for further research, including evaluating the impact of energy efficiency initiatives on learner competence, professional readiness, curriculum effectiveness, teacher training, institutional capacity, and the scalability and sustainability of reforms across different regions of the country. Further research needed to examine the practical implementation of these recommendations in Ukrainian VET institutions is outlined.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	vocational education and training, energy efficiency, sustainable development, green competencies, Germany, Ukraine, education policy, professional development
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 377 Specialized instruction. Vocational, technical, professional training. Vocational colleges, institutes. Polytechnics Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 5 Мathematics. natural sciences > 502/504 Environmental science. Conservation of natural resources. Threats to the environment and protection against them
Divisions:	Institute of Vocational Education > Department of Vocational Education Content and Technologies
Depositing User:	Тетяна Миколаївна Герлянд
Date Deposited:	02 Jan 2026 18:18
Last Modified:	02 Jan 2026 18:18
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/748155

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