Developing Skills in Dealing with Uncertainty: Teaching and learning materials on the topic of palm oil

Abstract

Sustainability issues are associated with multi-layered problems, complex interrelationships and a wealth of information. This makes it difficult to reach decisions and take action at personal and societal levels. There is often no clear right or wrong, it is rather a matter of weighing up the options and developing one's own position. This can lead to uncertainty and overwhelm, which hinder motivated, goal-orientated action. This is where the project comes in. It aims to support pupils in being able to act even in the face of complexity and uncertainty. By dealing with facets of the respective subject area in an action-orientated and everyday way, pupils acquire skills that have not been taught much in ESD educational materials to date - how to deal with dilemmas and uncertainty. Dilemma situations in relation to (non-)sustainable developments are addressed using learning materials on 5 biodiversity-related topics. The materials contain suggestions for the design of the learning units as well as a variety of information and worksheets.