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Higher education can foster urban sustainability through transformative learning. A transdisciplinary approach, integrating diverse knowledge and real-world challenges, equips students with essential skills for societal change.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Education Studies
  • Urban Planning

Background:

  • Urban sustainability presents complex challenges requiring innovative educational approaches.
  • Higher education institutions are crucial for facilitating transformative learning and stakeholder engagement.
  • Traditional educational models may not adequately address the multifaceted nature of urban sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how a transdisciplinary approach in higher education can foster transformative learning for urban sustainability.
  • To present a case study of implementing transdisciplinary education at the University of Technology Sydney's TD School.
  • To identify key elements and lessons for integrating urban sustainability into higher education curricula.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of courses offered by the TD School.
  • Qualitative examination of learning activities and student engagement.
  • Focus on real-world problem-solving and integration of diverse knowledge systems.

Main Results:

  • A transdisciplinary approach facilitates transformative learning by focusing on real-world challenges and complex systems.
  • Integration of diverse knowledges and promoting reflexivity are key components of this approach.
  • The TD School's model demonstrates the effectiveness of transdisciplinary education in higher learning.

Conclusions:

  • Transdisciplinary higher education is effective in promoting transformative learning for urban sustainability.
  • Developing a transdisciplinary skillset in students and fostering a transdisciplinary mindset in educators are vital.
  • This approach enhances personal and societal capacity to address urban sustainability challenges.