State of the Field of Systems Education
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Systems education, Transformation, Sustainability education, Sustainability leadershipAbstract
The article explores the critical role of systems education in steering sustainability transformations, as discussed in a “State of the Field” panel at the Transformations 2023 conference. Experienced educators emphasized the need for fresh perspectives and practices on how to create supportive learning environments for transformation practitioners, educators, and students. A significant emphasis was on personal growth, promoting introspection, and developing active and reflective listening skills to better empower students to be change agents in the world. The panelists also tackled the challenges faced by systems educators, including institutional resistance and the emotional toll of transformative learning, while remaining optimistic about its growing strength. They explored innovative strategies to subtly integrate systems education within traditional institutions and urged the Transformations Community to provide platforms for discussion, knowledge-sharing, and skill development to drive sustainability transformations forward.
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