Promoting Transdisciplinary Technology-Enhanced Programmes Supporting SDGs: Exemplars From ASEAN Countries and Beyond

Abstract

Integrating transdisciplinary approaches to learning outcomes via emerging technologies in line with SDGs is the current concern in many ASEAN countries and beyond. This Chapter reports studies by co-authors who led technology-enhanced programmes related to science and social science studies from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China and India. Qualitative case study as research design was implemented involving mixed-mode of data collection and analysis. Literature review is made on pertinent terminologies e.g. transdisciplinarity, open and distant learning (ODL) also emerging technologies, local wisdom/culture, etc. Cross-Case Analysis (CCA) was conducted to outline the common features of selected technology-enhanced programmes organised involving emerging technologies. Exemplary-Case Analysis (ECA) is also elaborated focusing on selected programmes supporting SDGs. Promoting transdisciplinary studies leads to implications worth deliberated and recommendations are made for future studies.