The challenges we collectively face, such as climate change, are characterized by more complexity, interdependence, and dynamism than is common for educational practice. This presents a challenge for (university) education. These transition challenges are often described as wicked or VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) problems. In response, educational innovations that are inspired by ecology such as living labs are starting to emerge, but little is known about how learners engage within and with these more ecological forms of education. This work is an exploratory study into how learners navigate VUCA learning environments linked to tackling sustainability transition challenges, with a focus on the positive qualities of these experiences. This is done through interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of seven students (using semi-structured interviews) of the MSC Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering program, a joint degree from Wageningen University and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. The main findings, which are both psychological and educational, of this exploration include openness to new experiences (1), flexibility (2), a process appreciation of learning (3), a desire to create a positive impact on one’s direct biophysical environment (4) and society (5). In addition, we discuss the potential limitations of the malleability of these different qualities and propose future avenues for research into ecological learning for universities. This work closes by highlighting recommendations for educators to consider when designing or engaging in ecological forms of higher education that connect students to sustainability transitions.
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- The essence behind Sustainability - Why Imagineering? - Learn while we move - The road towards Regeneration
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Technological developments go fast and are interrelated and multi-interpretable. As consumer needs change, the technological possibilities to meet those needs are constantly evolving and new technology providers introduce new disruptive business models. This makes it difficult to predict what the world of tomorrow will look like for an organization and that makes the risks for organizations substantial. In this context, it is difficult for organizations to determine what constitutes a good strategy to adopt digital developments. This paper describes a first step of a study with the objective to design a method for organizations to formulate a future-proof strategy in a rapidly changing, complex and ambiguous context. More specifically, this paper describes the results of a sequence of three focus groups that were held with a group of eight experts, with extensive experience as members of the decision making unit in organizations. The objectives of these sessions were to determine possible solutions for the outlined challenge in order to provide direction for continuation and scoping of the following research phases.
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Onderwijsinnovaties verlopen niet als lineair, strak gepland proces, maar grillig in een VUCA (Volatiel, Onzeker, Complex en Ambigu) omgeving. Onderwijsvernieuwers hebben voelsprieten nodig, oftewel situationeel bewustzijn, om hierin te kunnen handelen en het innovatieproces de juiste richting op te sturen. Ansfrida Vreeburg onderzoekt in dit promotietraject het handelingsrepertoire van onderwijsvernieuwers.
Onderwijsinnovaties verlopen niet als lineair, strak gepland proces, maar grillig in een VUCA (Volatiel, Onzeker, Complex en Ambigu) omgeving. Onderwijsvernieuwers hebben voelsprieten nodig, oftewel situationeel bewustzijn, om hierin te kunnen handelen en het innovatieproces de juiste richting op te sturen. Ansfrida Vreeburg onderzoekt in dit promotietraject het handelingsrepertoire van onderwijsvernieuwers.Doel Het doel van dit onderzoek is te begrijpen welk handelingsrepertoire vernieuwers gebruiken op kritische momenten en hoe dit het verloop van onderwijsinnovaties beïnvloed. Het onderzoek beoogt bij te dragen aan succesvol verloop van VUCA-onderwijsinnovaties door een gewenst handelingsrepertoire te ontwikkelen. Resultaten Een toolbox voor vernieuwers in onderwijsinnovaties Looptijd 01 april 2021 - 31 maart 2025
PUNC is een driejarig Erasmus+ project dat middelen en methoden wil maken die bruikbaar zijn voor zowel docenten als studenten om hun PUNC (professionele onzekerheidscompetentie) te ontwikkelen. Dit is belangrijk omdat professionals met onzekerheid worden geconfronteerd in de vluchtige, onzekere, complexe en ambigue professionele wereld waarin ze zich bevinden. Deze onzekerheid kan productief gemaakt worden door middel van PUNC.
