Adapting Education for Sustainable Development to the Core of University Logics : The Emergence of the Pedagogy of Robustness - An Essay Rooted in the Context of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

This text will present some of the major elements leading to a change in higher
education (HE) in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (WBF), which HE institutions
are having to face up to. Some of the major elements leading to a change in higher
education (HE) in the Wallonia, the general structure of initial and continuing
training organised by the state, and the will be presented in this article. In this
context, the authors are developing a new concept they refer to as the pedagogy of
robustness. This approach emphasizes equipping students with the ability to adapt
and thrive in complex, uncertain, and ever-changing environments. It focuses on
cultivating resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that prepare
learners to face challenges beyond the classroom. The initial elements of this
learning framework will be presented in this article.