This course takes learners on a journey through a progression of systems-thinking and sustainability concepts. Using the beautiful game of soccer (also known as football in many parts of the world) as an analogy, we'll work together to illuminate real-world interdependencies (such as between climate change and human rights), building the chain of concepts in a fun, accessible way. Soccer/Football nerds and newbies alike will be entertained and, ultimately, rewarded with the epiphanies that come from seeing in systems more clearly.
Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action
Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action
Instructor: Leidy Klotz
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There are 4 modules in this course
This section explains who I am, why I'm using soccer as a metaphor, systems and reductionist thinking and sustainability. This section also outlines the main parts of a system (elements, flows, stocks, feedback loops, and purpose).
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8 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
Our approach to sustainability depends on how we define our system boundaries. What must we consider? What can we leave out? And, what can we reasonably infer from the perspective we define? We will also dive into system behaviors in this section. With parts and boundaries defined, we can detect system-level behaviors and discover how they affect sustainability.
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10 videos4 readings2 assignments4 discussion prompts
To evaluate sustainability in our systems, and check our progress, there are properties to consider and methods to apply. Once we define and evaluate our systems, then we’re ready to create systems that are more sustainable.
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12 videos4 readings2 assignments4 discussion prompts
There is no magical fix; pursuing sustainability is an endless quest of constant effort at the limits of our abilities, and that’s where the fun is.
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3 videos2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021
The course was an eye opener. It also gave me methods that I can use to understand very complex systems.
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Reviewed on May 3, 2020
I have enjoyed doing the course. Its is different and informative as well. Thank you
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2020
very easy to understand though some examples took time as i belong to a different cultural background
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