Abstract
Understanding complex and interrelated concepts is important in biology learning. Systems thinking competency is essential for students, not only to achieve learning objectives but also as a sustainability competency to analyze and solve sustainability issues. However, the limited integration of systems thinking into learning has hindered the development of students’ systems thinking competency. Accordingly, this study will provide a synthesis of empirical research studies on pedagogical strategies that have the potential to foster systems thinking competency in biology education over the past decade using the systematic literature review method. Most of the research has been conducted in recent years (2023-2024), indicating that this trend is still evolving and has been underexplored in the previous period. Most research focused on high school students, while elementary and higher education levels still need more exploration. The content frequently utilized is concentrated on certain themes, such as ecosystems and organ function structures, consequently content diversification is needed to see how systems thinking can be implemented in different content. The findings highlight that the effective pedagogical approach in fostering students’ systems thinking competency is one that integrates both minds-on and hands-on activities, such as project-based learning, STEM, and inquiry. It is important to integrate ESD values and local realities into learning to enhance the relevance of the material and strengthen the understanding of more complex systems. In addition to selecting appropriate pedagogical strategies, it is important to ensure that students’ prerequisite knowledge of the material to be learned is sufficient.
Presenters
Ghurrotul BarirohStudent, Bachelor of Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Designing Social Transformations
KEYWORDS
Biology Education, Pedagogical Approaches, System Thinking, Sustainability Competency
