Lernergebnisse
The Sustain.ALL Transformation HUB equips students to design, implement, and evaluate impactful, real-world sustainability projects, translating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate-neutrality strategies, and participatory methods into measurable change, with a strong focus on hands-on application and impact assessment: Learn → Design → Develop → Transform
After the successful completion of the module, the students will be able to:
1. Understand and Apply the SDGs: demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the SDGs and their relevance to academic and professional contexts, from global to local scales. Students will be able to assess and apply SDGs in real-world sustainability projects.
2. Develop and Implement Sustainable (Campus) Projects: Utilize project management and impact assessment knowledge and tools to design, implement, and evaluate sustainability initiatives on campus or in collaboration with external partners, with a focus on environmental impact assessment and long-term viability. Many projects will relate to the development of TU Berlin as a sustainable campus.
3. Integrate Climate-Neutrality Strategies: Understand and apply principles of climate-neutrality, including mitigation and adaptation strategies, particularly in educational and institutional settings, aligning with regional and global climate goals and policies.
4. Employ Theory of Change and Design Thinking: Apply methodologies like Theory of Change and Design Thinking to create strategic, user-centered solutions for sustainability challenges, enhancing both individual and collective problem-solving capabilities.
5. Lead and Facilitate Collaborative Efforts: Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders such as students, faculty, companies, NGOs, and government representatives to achieve sustainability goals.
6. Critically Reflect and Implement Agile Approaches in project development: Engage in reflective practices to evaluate personal growth, project outcomes, and challenges encountered during the course. This reflection enhances adaptability and continuous improvement in sustainability practices.
7. Communicate and Advocate for Sustainability: Develop strong communication skills, enabling students to clearly and persuasively advocate for sustainable initiatives in both academic and public settings, fostering a culture of sustainability.
8. Foster Inclusive and Participatory Environments: Promote inclusivity in sustainability efforts, creating accessible, open platforms for all stakeholders and encouraging active participation in sustainable development.
9. Concisely analyze and present a project work with proper referencing from the scientific and technical literature.
The course will contribute to enhancing students’ skills in the following five areas, with a strong focus on real-world applications, impact creation and assessment, and hands-on projects:
Analysis and Methodology - 20%: Understanding and applying methodologies like environmental impact assessment, Theory of Change, and Design Thinking to analyze sustainability challenges and develop viable solutions.
Development and Design - 20%: Designing sustainable solutions that align with the SDGs, focusing on project structure, long-term viability, and impact.
Research and Evaluation - 20%: Conducting research on SDGs, climate neutrality, and sustainability practices, and evaluating the potential/real impact of implemented projects.
Application and Practice - 20%: Implementing sustainability solutions in real-world contexts, developing hands-on experience in project management, and fostering adaptability in practice.
Communication and Social Skills - 20%: Building collaboration, communication, leadership, and inclusivity skills to engage diverse stakeholders and advocate effectively for sustainability.
