Developing a Framework for Sustainable Textile Production Education in Tertiary Institutions of Kumasi

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Research 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Sustainable Textile Production 2.2 Education in Tertiary Institutions 2.3 Comparative Studies on Sustainability 2.4 Existing Frameworks 2.5 Challenges in Implementation 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Definition of Concepts 3.2 Environmental Impact Theories 3.3 Technological Advances in Textiles 3.4 Educational Models 3.5 Relationship Among Theories 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Sampling Techniques 4.4 Data Analysis Procedures 4.5 Ethical Considerations 5. Analysis of Current Practices 5.1 Kumasi Textile Industry Overview 5.2 Review of Educational Curricula 5.3 Interviews with Industry Stakeholders 5.4 Analysis of Case Studies 5.5 Gap Analysis 6. Proposed Framework 6.1 Framework Objectives 6.2 Key Components 6.3 Integration into Curricula 6.4 Stakeholder Involvement 6.5 Pilot Testing 7. Discussion 7.1 Comparison with Existing Frameworks 7.2 Potential Impacts 7.3 Advantages and Limitations 7.4 Stakeholder Feedback 7.5 Recommendations 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Final Thoughts