Mainstreaming education for sustainable development in chemistry via systems thinking approach: case study on a series of lessons in the existing curriculum

Key Points

• The research aims to integrate systems thinking into chemistry education to promote education for sustainable development.
• Adoption of a systems thinking approach in chemistry lessons
• Analysis of existing chemistry curriculum
• Development of lesson plans emphasizing sustainability
• Improved student understanding of complex sustainability issues
• Enhanced ability to analyze interdependence in sustainability
• Positive feedback on engaging teaching methods

Abstract