Learn systems thinking for sustainability using soccer as a metaphor. Explore interdependencies in real-world systems.
Learn systems thinking for sustainability using soccer as a metaphor. Explore interdependencies in real-world systems.
This course uses soccer as an analogy to teach systems-thinking and sustainability concepts. It illuminates real-world interdependencies, such as between climate change and human rights, in an accessible and engaging way. Learners will progress through a series of concepts, creating examples of systems parts, boundaries, and behaviors related to sustainability and soccer. They will practice evaluating system sustainability using various methods, generate improvement ideas, and explain mindset shifts to enhance sustainability. The course is designed to be engaging for both soccer enthusiasts and newcomers, offering insights into seeing systems more clearly.
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What you'll learn
Create examples of systems parts, boundaries, and behaviors related to sustainability and soccer
Practice evaluating the sustainability of systems using various methods
Generate ideas to improve the sustainability of a system
Explain mindset shifts that would enhance system sustainability
Understand key concepts like feedback loops, resilience, and emergence in systems
Apply life-cycle assessment and biomimicry principles to sustainability
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.3 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes,1 peer review
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course uses soccer as a metaphor to teach systems thinking and sustainability concepts. It covers four main areas: Background and System Parts, System Boundaries and Behaviors, Evaluating Systems and Creating Sustainable Systems, and The Endless Quest for Sustainability. Learners will explore system elements, flows, stocks, feedback loops, and purpose. They'll examine how system boundaries affect sustainability approaches and study system-level behaviors. The course also covers methods for evaluating sustainability and creating more sustainable systems. It emphasizes that sustainability is an ongoing process requiring constant effort and innovation.
Background and System Parts
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
System Boundaries and Behaviors
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Evaluating Systems and Creating Sustainable Systems
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Endless Quest for Sustainability
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Bridging Design and Behavioral Science for Sustainable Solutions
Leidy Klotz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the University of Virginia School of Architecture, where he focuses on the intersection of design and behavioral science to promote sustainability. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University, Klotz has dedicated his academic career to exploring how understanding human behavior can unlock innovative solutions to complex design challenges. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and authored the influential book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, which discusses how subtractive thinking can lead to more effective problem-solving in various fields, including engineering and environmental design. Klotz has also played a significant role in mentoring doctoral students, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion; more than three-quarters of his advisees come from underrepresented groups in engineering. His research has garnered over $10 million in competitive funding, reflecting his commitment to advancing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate behavioral insights into engineering practices. In addition to his academic contributions, Klotz is an active public speaker and writer, sharing his insights through popular media outlets and engaging with decision-makers across various sectors to foster sustainable practices worldwide.
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