ISST researchers obtain funding for a pioneering project in higher education: TL- SEEDS

"Transformative Learning for Sustainability and Ethics in Higher STEAM Education (TL-SEEDS)", is the name of the project led by Jordi Segalàs and GemmaTejedor which will focus on promoting the learning of skills in sustainability and ethics among college students. The initiative, funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, has as its main objective to prepare future professionals to address the challenges current global challenges, such as climate change and social inequality.

"The TL- "SEEDS aims to ensure that future STEAM professionals not only acquire technical knowledge, but also develop the ethical and sustainability skills necessary to lead the changes that society demands," explains Jordi Segalàs, lead researcher. "We want students to develop critical thinking and social awareness that will enable them to make informed and responsible decisions in their professional lives." 

An innovative approach

TL-SEEDS will differentiate itself from other projects by focusing in transformative learning, a methodology that promotes profound changes in the way students think and act. Researchers will address topics such as confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, common obstacles that can prevent a deep understanding of sustainability and ethics.

The project will also include a wide range of activities, from participatory workshops to the creation of digital tools, with the aim of making sustainability and ethics an integral part of training. in STEAM.

Long-term impact

The results of TL-SEEDS will have a significant impact in various areas On the one hand, they are expected to contribute to the generation of new scientific knowledge in the field of higher education. On the other hand, they are expected to have a positive effect on society, by training professionals who are more committed to sustainable development.

"This project will allow us to design educational tools with the intention of not only transforming the way students learn, but also their perspectives, promoting a professional identity based on sustainability and ethics. strong>", says Gemma Tejedor, co-investigator of the project. "We want our students to be the agents of change that the world needs."

Collaboration and dissemination

TL-SEEDS will be carried out in collaboration with the University of Barcelona and will feature the participation of an interdisciplinary team of researchers. The results of the project will be disseminated through scientific publications, international conferences and other communication activities, in order to maximize its impact.