Towards ethically sustainable societal engagement of higher education. Case HEISE challenge-solving projects using arts-based methods

Abstract

In this article, we elaborate on the concepts of societal engagement and societal impact to open up a wider perspective of challenge-based learning with arts-based methods. Next, we discuss the ethical issues related to social work, arts-based methods and challenge-based projects. Then we proceed to reflecting on how the innovative educational approach of challenge-solving projects utilising arts-based methods manifests the ethical codes of the professional practices of HEIs. Finally, we present our conclusions on HEIs’ societal engagement and impact related to challenge-based learning emphasizing the ethical aspects of HEI practice.