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    Systems thinking among students in sustainability programs
    (2026-07)
    Kordts, Robert
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    Kopainsky, Birgit
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    This study explores how to assess systems thinking (ST) competencies among students enrolled in sustainability-related higher education programs, with a focus on both cognitive and affective dimensions. Building on recent discussions in sustainability pedagogy, we evaluate the applicability of two existing questionnaires-Davis & Stroink (2016) and Camelia & Ferris (2018)-in interdisciplinary, non-STEM settings. Data from 65 master's students at the University of Bergen, Norway, were analyzed. Results indicate that while both instruments are usable, the affective subscales demonstrate lower reliability, which constrains their validity. Findings suggest that gender and age may be associated with certain ST dimensions, while disciplinary background is not. We argue that assessing ST before or early in courses can support curriculum design and counteract instructor assumptions about student competencies. This study provides practical insights for educators and contributes to ongoing efforts to refine assessment tools in sustainability education.
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    Buzzwords und Mythen in der Pädagogik
    (Beltz, 2026-01-07)
    In education, arguments are often made using buzzwords that sound trendy and catchy, not least because they are repeated so often, but on closer inspection remain vague. This harbors dangers that we should be aware of.
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    Confessions of an early sustainability educator: autoethnographic reflections on questionable beliefs in and about sustainability education
    (Emerald, 2026-03-10)
    Purpose This study investigates the presence and impact of questionable beliefs – so-called myths – in and about sustainability education (SE) (MYTHSE), as experienced by an early-career educator. This study aims to highlight how critically examining such beliefs can foster professional development and promote evidence-informed practice in higher education. Design/methodology/approach Using analytic autoethnography, the author systematically documented and reflected on critical incidents from personal teaching, research and faculty development experiences between 2021 and 2024. Potentials MYTHSE were identified and analyzed using evidence-informed myth-busting instruments. Findings The analysis revealed a spectrum of beliefs, ranging from misconceptions (e.g. that SE is merely environmental education) to partial truths (e.g. that education automatically fosters sustainable behavior). Through reflexive practice, these were deconstructed and classified using a theory-informed framework, contributing to the development of an open educational resource (MYTHSE-Navigator) for evidence-informed educational research and faculty development. Research limitations/implications Findings are context-specific and based on a single case. Broader generalization requires further empirical work and collaborative inquiry. Practical implications The findings of this study support the integration of misconception-based learning and structured myth-refutation in sustainability-oriented faculty development programs. Social implications Challenging widespread myths may enhance the societal impact of SE by aligning pedagogical practices with empirical insights. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper provides the first autoethnographic exploration of MYTHSE. Findings show that autoethnographic reflection can surface persistent (mis)beliefs, clarify their impact on teaching and support evidence-informed faculty development. This study also introduces practical instruments for myth identification and refutation, offering a replicable approach for other educators and institutions.
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    Sustainability Education 101. Insights into the Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Online Academic Development Course
    Higher education institutions face mounting pressure to integrate sustainability into teaching, yet instructors and academic developers frequently lack evidence-informed beliefs and practices to address this transversal agenda. This article presents Sustain-ability Education 101 (SE101), an eight-hour online academic development course co-developed at the University of St.Gallen that equips university instructors across disciplines with conceptual frameworks, practical design tools, and structured reflection. SE101 is grounded in constructive alignment, generative learning, and critically reflective practice; it introduces sustainability concepts and instructional design models and scaffolds the redesign of participants’ own courses. Drawing on qualitative content analysis of 21 course submissions from two institutions, the study ex-amines which course elements participants perceived as supportive or impeding and how they applied SE101’s contents and tools in course design. Findings indicate that the Educational Design Canvas most consistently supported perceived professional learning, while cognitive load and institutional constraints were the most salient re-ported impediments. Participants reported broadened sustainability conceptions, aligned course prototypes with sustainability competencies, and identified discipline- specific entry points. The article contributes a practice-based model for academic development in complex, transversal domains and discusses implications for faculty professionalization and education for sustainable development.
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    Educational Myths Debunked. Insights into the Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Course for University Faculty
    (OAPublishing Collective, 2025-05-18)
    This article discusses Educational Myths Debunked 101 (EMD101), a further education course designed to help university faculty identify, analyze, and debunk myths about teaching and learning in higher education. Based on educational psychological findings, EMD101 covers the theoretical basics such as characteristics, causes, consequences, and handling of educational myths. Through an emancipatory, transfer-oriented, and reflective approach the course enables instructors to critically evaluate potential questionable teaching beliefs and practices in higher education. The paper details the course objectives, content, and includes a critical review of its strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas for future improvement.
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    “We don’t need no thought control”: dealing with faculty members spreading conspiracy theories
    (2025-07-15) ; ;
    Daumiller, Martin
    Recent studies reveal that a significant proportion of the population in various countries endorses at least some form of conspiracy theory (CT). Notably, there have been instances of faculty members spreading CTs, despite their pedagogical obligations to foster academic and scientific thinking. While the existing literature has predominantly focused on student populations, an examination of less-studied cohorts such as faculty members seems necessary. This theoretical article delves into the prevalence, underlying factors, and ramifications of CTs within the context of higher education. The present analytic article distinguishes CTs from scientific theories, elucidates the detrimental consequences for individuals and the broader society engendered by the uncritical propagation of CTs, and scrutinizes the responsibilities of students and faculty in mitigating the dissemination of misinformation. Moreover, the article posits potential solutions from both student and faculty standpoints to counteract the proliferation of CTs in higher education.
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    “We don’t need no thought control”: dealing with faculty members spreading conspiracy theories
    (Springer Nature (Switzerland), 2025-07-15) ; ;
    Martin H. Daumiller
    Recent studies reveal that a significant proportion of the population in various countries endorses at least some form of conspiracy theory (CT). Notably, there have been instances of faculty members spreading CTs, despite their pedagogical obligations to foster academic and scientific thinking. While the existing literature has predominantly focused on student populations, an examination of less-studied cohorts such as faculty members seems necessary. This theoretical article delves into the prevalence, underlying factors, and ramifications of CTs within the context of higher education. The present analytic article distinguishes CTs from scientific theories, elucidates the detrimental consequences for individuals and the broader society engendered by the uncritical propagation of CTs, and scrutinizes the responsibilities of students and faculty in mitigating the dissemination of misinformation. Moreover, the article posits potential solutions from both student and faculty standpoints to counteract the proliferation of CTs in higher education.
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    Reimagining Teaching Portfolios Through Personal Knowledge Management with Digital Tools for Thought
    (2025-10-08) ;
    Lohner, David
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    Arnold, Maik
    In higher education, teaching portfolios are instruments for faculty professionalization and academic development. Many lecturers struggle to systematically document, evaluate and further develop their teaching practices. We argue that teaching is knowledge work requiring intentional knowledge management. We explore how digital Tools for Thought (TfTs) support personal knowledge management (PKM), enabling lecturers to externalize, link, and reflect on teaching-related knowledge and materials. Using TfTs, teaching portfolios transform from static repositories into dynamic systems fostering critical reflection and evidence-informed professional development. Drawing on educational psychology research, we demonstrate how PKM practices can boost teaching competence.
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    Eine qualitative Bewertung der Stärken und Schwächen deutschsprachiger Erklärvideos im Pflegebereich
    (2024-06)
    Marcel Scherrer
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    Josef Buchner
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    Michael Kerres
    For nursing education and training, numerous explanatory videos are available on the widely used video streaming platform YouTube. However, the videos are published largely uncontrolled, and they are characterized by a great heterogeneity. Teachers and learners are often faced with the question of which video is most suitable from the extensive list of results in a search. The focus of this study is the qualitative design of explainer videos, since even subject-specific content must be presented appropriately in order to increase the likelihood of learning progress. For the qualitative evaluation of three explanatory videos each on the nursing topics of infusion preparation and 30-degree positioning, a cross-disciplinary analysis grid is used that considers pedagogical-didactic, (instructional) psychological, and film-analytical features. The results of the empirical investigation show a mixed quality of explanatory videos for nursing. The evaluated explanatory videos each consider the quality criteria to varying extents and hardly fulfill (media) pedagogical-didactic quality criteria. The authors discuss why the explanatory videos are suitable for different target groups and how (instructional) psychological and film design criteria intertwine.
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