Associate Professor of Education Lipscomb University White House, Tennessee, United States
Short Description: Engage gifted students in navigating global issues using system thinking models including visual tools, root cause analysis, and mapping interconnections. Guide students in using thinking routines as “compass points” to reflect on diverse perspectives, align personal values, and drive decision-making. Equip students to think critically and design creative solutions to complex global challenges.
Learning Objectives:
Apply systems thinking models to help students map interconnections and identify relationships between key elements of global issues, deepening their understanding of complex systems.
Implement root cause and consequent analysis to guide students in uncovering and addressing the foundational causes of global challenges, cultivating critical problem-solving skills.
Facilitate self-reflection in students, enabling them to align their personal values with solutions to global issues.
