A Competence Development Framework for Learning and Teaching System Dynamics
Journal
System Dynamics Review
ISSN
0883-7066
ISSN-Digital
1099-1727
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2016-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Current teaching and learning of system dynamics is based on materials derived from the expertise of masters. However, there is little explicit reference to the stages which beginners go through to become proficient nor what is learned at each of these stages. We argue that this hinders cumulative research and development in teaching and learning strategies. We engaged 15 acknowledged masters in the field to take part in a three-round Delphi study to develop an operational representation of the competence development stages and what is learned at each stage. The resulting system dynamics competence framework consists of a qualified, expert-evaluated, empirically based set of seven skills and 265 learning outcomes. The skills provide a common orientation, in the language of current educational research, to facilitate research, course design and certification efforts to ensure quality standards. To conclude this paper provides avenues for future work.
Language
English
Keywords
Learning outcomes
System Dynamics
competence
framework
skills
certification
simulation
methodology
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Wiley
Publisher place
Chichester
Volume
32
Number
1
Start page
52
End page
81
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Contact Email Address
stefan.groesser@unisg.ch
Eprints ID
248521
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