Music and art as a hubs for transdisciplinarity: Toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

Exploring the intersection between art and education, this systematic literature review investigates how these disciplines can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (hereafter SDGs) of the UN Agenda 2030, which seek to address the main challenges of the planet in its economic, social and environmental dimensions. The methodology implemented is based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) protocol, focusing the study on Primary and Secondary Education levels. The results show ambiguity regarding the content of the SDGs and propose a transdisciplinary educational approach that integrates the arts and humanities. In this regard, it shows the need for curriculum reform that incorporates artistic and ecological perspectives to foster more meaningful and holistic learning that prepares students to act as responsible and proactive citizens in a changing world. Furthermore, it insists on the need for teacher training in appropriate methodologies for the effective inclusion of sustainability in all areas and levels of education. Finally, the need to continue with research work on the subject and the development of educational policies that integrate sustainability and art in order to respond to the challenges facing the planet is emphasized.