Co-Creating Education for Sustainable Futures: TESF Methodology Background Paper

The aim of this paper is to explain the overall methodological approach and key concepts that inform our work as researchers within the Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures Network Plus. In particular, we will seek to explain what we mean by the idea of ‘knowledge co-creation’ which underpins our approach and what this means in practical terms for the design and implementation of research projects in the area of education for sustainable futures. In developing the paper, the authors have sought to synthesise existing ideas about knowledge co-creation from across our network. The paper can therefore best be seen as representing an ongoing discussion within the network plus but also as an invitation for others to engage with our work. Thus, whereas this paper is not intended as a step-by-step guide for those interested in completing an application to undertake TESF research, we hope that it can serve as a useful background resource and inspiration for researchers interested in undertaking co-created research in the area of education for sustainable futures.