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What is circular economic pedagogy?

Circular economic pedagogy is based on problem-solving. It is explorative and functional teaching that is carried out in interaction with other people while making use of a team learning model.

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Circular economic pedagogy answers the challenges brought about by climate change and global economy. It guides all functions of society towards the systemic thinking of circular economy. Circular economic pedagogy encourages communality and sharing knowledge across industries. To achieve long-term changes, circular economic pedagogy could be started as soon as during early childhood education.

The ReWi coaching model as a teaching method

Increase in circular economic thinking has improved the sustainability of companies and their ability to make a difference, qualities which also lay the foundations for new companies to succeed. Companies in the circular economic field strengthen societal economies, making circular economic entrepreneurship a concrete method of solving problems at a larger scale. This makes it timely to bolster especially young people’s confidence to act as problem solvers of the future.

The ReWi coaching model develops creative problem-solving abilities, interaction skills and empathy through inspiring activities. Teaching that utilizes the model applies the methods of communal learning and team training, which aim to help people direct their business ideas onto the various opportunities of circular economy.

CIRCULAR ECONOMIC PEDAGOGY...

• Is based on modern phenomena • Is based on problem-solving • Promotes systemic thinking

IT IS...

• Communal • Practical • Cross-disciplinary teaching

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