Overcoming Challenges to using systems Thinking

If you are an educator looking for resources to support current or future inclusion of systems thinking (ST) in your teaching, then you probably already have some unique, individual views concerning the potential challenges and rewards inherent in the development/implementation of curricular changes.

 We are here to help! As a community of educators who understand the value of a systems thinking approach to teaching chemistry, we have curated a list of potential “challenges” on the following pages.

In each case, we provide guidance to help you look beyond these challenges and focus on practical strategies to overcome them, along with the enhanced learning outcomes resulting from applying a systems thinking approach.  

We found common strategies at the individual level, team/collaborative level, and institutional/community level that can help one overcome challenges related to systems thinking. Check them out in the figure below!

Visit the main SaSTICE (Sustainability and Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education) website to learn more about this project and access other resources.