Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university

Purpose: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of active teaching methodologies, namely, problem-oriented learning and the case method, to develop sustainability competencies. It also analyses the advantages and challenges for teachers when implementing the sustainable development goals (SDGs)...

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Autores: Albareda Tiana, Silvia, Fernandez Borsot, Gabriel, Berbegal Mirabent, Jasmina|||0000-0001-5145-2179, Regadera González, Elisa, Mas Machuca, Marta, Graell Martín, Mariona, Manresa Matas, Alba, Fernández Morilla, Mónica, Fuertes Camacho, María Teresa, Gutiérrez Sierra, Andreu, Guardiola Tey, Josep M.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/401427
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/401427
https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-07-2023-0299
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Sustainable development -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Sustainable development goals
Education for sustainable development
Sustainability competences
Research competences
Transformative education
Teaching innovation
Desenvolupament sostenible -- Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sostenible
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spelling Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish universityAlbareda Tiana, SilviaFernandez Borsot, GabrielBerbegal Mirabent, Jasmina|||0000-0001-5145-2179Regadera González, ElisaMas Machuca, MartaGraell Martín, MarionaManresa Matas, AlbaFernández Morilla, MónicaFuertes Camacho, María TeresaGutiérrez Sierra, AndreuGuardiola Tey, Josep M.Sustainable development -- Study and teaching (Higher)Sustainable development goalsEducation for sustainable developmentSustainability competencesResearch competencesTransformative educationTeaching innovationDesenvolupament sostenible -- Ensenyament universitariÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitariÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sosteniblePurpose: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of active teaching methodologies, namely, problem-oriented learning and the case method, to develop sustainability competencies. It also analyses the advantages and challenges for teachers when implementing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in eight undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within the framework of a cross-departmental collaboration. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed research methodology was used: a quantitative study to assess the levels of acquisition of sustainability and research competencies and the potential correlation between them, as well as a mixed study of the advantages and challenges for the teachers participating in the cross-departmental initiative. Curriculum content linked to the SDGs was worked on. Active teaching methodologies and a competency assessment rubric were used as curriculum implementation strategies in the eight courses involved. Findings: Active teaching methodologies are suitable to implement the SDGs in university teaching and to develop both sustainability and research competencies. A synergic effect is observed between them. Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in several degrees contributes to developing a culture of sustainability at the university. Research limitations/implications: Although the collaboration between teachers from different disciplines was successful, this study did not promote interdisciplinary projects among students from different degrees. This promises to be highly valuable for future research. Practical implications: Students can become present and future leaders in achieving the SDGs. This approach can be replicated in other educational institutions. Social implications: This study bridges the gap between theoretical recommendations and the practical implementation of the SDGs in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Originality/value: Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in different degrees contributes to the development of a culture of sustainability at the university.Peer ReviewedEmerald Publishing Limiting20242024-01-0520242024-02-08journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501AOhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_b1a7d7d4d402bcceinfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/401427https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-07-2023-0299reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/4014272026-05-27T15:37:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
title Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
spellingShingle Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
Albareda Tiana, Silvia
Sustainable development -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Sustainable development goals
Education for sustainable development
Sustainability competences
Research competences
Transformative education
Teaching innovation
Desenvolupament sostenible -- Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sostenible
title_short Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
title_full Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
title_fullStr Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
title_sort Enhancing curricular integration of the SDGs: fostering active methodologies through cross-departmental collaboration in a Spanish university
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Albareda Tiana, Silvia
Fernandez Borsot, Gabriel
Berbegal Mirabent, Jasmina|||0000-0001-5145-2179
Regadera González, Elisa
Mas Machuca, Marta
Graell Martín, Mariona
Manresa Matas, Alba
Fernández Morilla, Mónica
Fuertes Camacho, María Teresa
Gutiérrez Sierra, Andreu
Guardiola Tey, Josep M.
author Albareda Tiana, Silvia
author_facet Albareda Tiana, Silvia
Fernandez Borsot, Gabriel
Berbegal Mirabent, Jasmina|||0000-0001-5145-2179
Regadera González, Elisa
Mas Machuca, Marta
Graell Martín, Mariona
Manresa Matas, Alba
Fernández Morilla, Mónica
Fuertes Camacho, María Teresa
Gutiérrez Sierra, Andreu
Guardiola Tey, Josep M.
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author2 Fernandez Borsot, Gabriel
Berbegal Mirabent, Jasmina|||0000-0001-5145-2179
Regadera González, Elisa
Mas Machuca, Marta
Graell Martín, Mariona
Manresa Matas, Alba
Fernández Morilla, Mónica
Fuertes Camacho, María Teresa
Gutiérrez Sierra, Andreu
Guardiola Tey, Josep M.
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Sustainable development -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Sustainable development goals
Education for sustainable development
Sustainability competences
Research competences
Transformative education
Teaching innovation
Desenvolupament sostenible -- Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sostenible
topic Sustainable development -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Sustainable development goals
Education for sustainable development
Sustainability competences
Research competences
Transformative education
Teaching innovation
Desenvolupament sostenible -- Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sostenible
description Purpose: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of active teaching methodologies, namely, problem-oriented learning and the case method, to develop sustainability competencies. It also analyses the advantages and challenges for teachers when implementing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in eight undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within the framework of a cross-departmental collaboration. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed research methodology was used: a quantitative study to assess the levels of acquisition of sustainability and research competencies and the potential correlation between them, as well as a mixed study of the advantages and challenges for the teachers participating in the cross-departmental initiative. Curriculum content linked to the SDGs was worked on. Active teaching methodologies and a competency assessment rubric were used as curriculum implementation strategies in the eight courses involved. Findings: Active teaching methodologies are suitable to implement the SDGs in university teaching and to develop both sustainability and research competencies. A synergic effect is observed between them. Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in several degrees contributes to developing a culture of sustainability at the university. Research limitations/implications: Although the collaboration between teachers from different disciplines was successful, this study did not promote interdisciplinary projects among students from different degrees. This promises to be highly valuable for future research. Practical implications: Students can become present and future leaders in achieving the SDGs. This approach can be replicated in other educational institutions. Social implications: This study bridges the gap between theoretical recommendations and the practical implementation of the SDGs in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Originality/value: Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in different degrees contributes to the development of a culture of sustainability at the university.
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