Proposals for the Implementation of Sustainable Develop- ment Goals to Transform Teacher Education in Higher Education

Abstract

The study is part of a broader research effort. In the first phase, the knowledge and awareness level regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were analyzed among students in Education programs at a public univer-
sity in Madrid, Spain (n=153). The objective of this second phase is to propose different educational, innovative, and research based initiatives to implement the SDGs in teacher education, based on the previously identified needs. The methodology used is quantitative, and the information was obtained through a validated ad hoc questionnaire by experts, with good reliability. The main results show that, despite the high level of awareness among this group of students, further training and practical initiatives are needed to develop sustainability competencies and the abilities to address the challenges posed by the 2030 Agenda. This justifies the proposals that will be carried out in the upcoming academic year as part of the next phase of the study, which will not only transform university education but also enhance the personal development of the students.