Learning Resource Management to Support Sustainable Development Goals: A 4-Dimensional Framework and Implementation Guidelines
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This article aims to study the relationship between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learning resource management, with a focus on analyzing SDG 4 on quality education, which is considered the cornerstone of creating an equitable society and lifelong learning. A review of relevant concepts, theories, and research demonstrates that learning resource management plays a role not only in supporting education but also serves as a strategic mechanism connecting to multiple SDG targets, such as SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
The learning resource management approaches synthesized from this article comprise four dimensions: (1) Policy dimension, emphasizing strategic planning and investment in equitable infrastructure; (2) Management dimension, focusing on developing human resources, budgets, and technology; (3) Utilization dimension, emphasizing access and participation of all learner groups through the Universal Design for Learning concept; and (4) Evaluation dimension, focusing on measuring qualitative impact and sustainability. International case studies, such as UNESCO Learning Cities, green libraries, and OER platforms, align with case studies in Thailand, including Learning Cities, Non-Formal and Informal Education centers, TK Park public libraries, Thai MOOC, and Community Digital Centers, reflecting progress and limitations that warrant further development. This article therefore presents a 4-dimensional learning resource management framework linked to SDGs and proposes a new interpretation of learning resources as serving both as social infrastructure and public spaces for long-term sustainability creation.
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