Sustainable Development in Language Teaching Theories

Abstract

ELT theories are really important for helping our world grow and stay healthy. Many countries are working hard to make sure everyone gets a good educating environment and has the right of learning tools. It's important for learners to learn how to think carefully, understand different subjects, and feel proud of sustainably developing their country.

Teaching theories also play a significant role in improving health, cultural, and social services provided by the educators. Problems in education are considered a major obstacle in achieving sustainable development goals. Therefore, the journey of pedagogic education toward sustainable development is one of the most important pillars of strategic planning in contemporary times.

This paper clarifies the concept of sustainable development, its dimensions, directions in educational, social, and cultural aspects, teaching principles it relies on, the efforts made to achieve these dimensions in methodology, the role of ELT theories in improving sustainable development, how to benefit from them, and the challenges that hinder the utilization of sustainable development in education. The researcher uses descriptive-analytical study to draw the positive relation between people and environment .Thus, Man must use the environment's resources properly to ensure a safe life, otherwise it will be a source of threat to humanity.