Education for sustainable development: a critical reflexive discourse on a transformative learning activity for business students

Laura Corazza (), Dario Cottafava () and Daniel Torchia ()
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Laura Corazza: University of Turin
Dario Cottafava: University of Turin
Daniel Torchia: University of Turin

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 9, No 4, 20491 pages

Abstract: Abstract This paper presents in detail a critical reflexive discourse on a transformative learning activity that engaged 140 students of the “Risk Management and Green Business Strategy” module at the University of Turin. During the course, students were asked to find, analyze, and propose a solution for a self-identified challenge working in close partnership with local urban companies on sustainability issues. Following a project-based learning approach, this paper compares two different group of students. The treatment group, i.e., the students following the ESD module, was then compared with a control group represented by the students from the traditional course of the previous year, in terms of their willingness to orient their future career on sustainability topics. Findings point out clear impacts on the study of sustainability-related disciplines (i.e., + 372% of thesis on sustainability) and on long-term career orientation of students on sustainability-oriented master and jobs.

Keywords: Transformative learning; Education for sustainable development; Higher Education Institutions; Critical reflexive discourse; Sustainability-oriented career (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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