Harnessing Local Wisdom for Transdisciplinary Collaborative Learning: A Pathway to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

This study explores how local wisdom is incorporated into the collaborative learning model and transdisciplinary innovation as a tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Local wisdom as a kind of indigenous knowledge enhances social capital and community resilience. The research seeks to understand how local wisdom may be used within the collaborative models to engage the stakeholders and deal with sustainability challenges. In a genealogical manner, inspired by Michel Foucault, the study focuses on evolution of Ali Moallemi’s treatment of transdisciplinary approaches with a focus on collaborative learning. The experiences suggest that local wisdom has several components that when integrated into governance and policy development strengthen accountability, transparency, and public participation, critical for the enhancement of sustainable development. At the same time, within the elaboration of Moallemi’s construct, the study seeks new avenues for theoretical development to provide new angles to the issues of localization and transdisciplinary education and policy making. This research will be helpful to the educators, policymakers, and th e leaders of the communities in using local wisdom and collaborative approaches in the attainment of the SDGs.