
Future Learning Design Podcast
Learning from Bildung Climate Schools - A Conversation with Ginie Servant-Miklos and Rutger Engels
Oct 5, 2024
Ginie Servant-Miklos, an Assistant Professor focusing on pedagogy and sustainability, teams up with Rutger Engels, a Professor studying youth mental health issues. They discuss the urgent need for education systems to equip young people with practical skills and emotional resilience in a climate-changed world. The conversation highlights the innovative approaches used in the Bildung Climate School pilots in Rotterdam, blending academics with hands-on experiences and community building, while addressing inequalities within the Dutch education system.
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- The current education systems must align vocational training with emotional support, equipping students to handle climate-related challenges effectively.
- The Bildung Climate School promotes experiential learning by integrating hands-on projects and diverse educational tracks, enhancing collaboration among students.
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Valuing Vocational Skills
Education systems are not prioritizing and valorizing essential vocational skills, particularly for youth from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Instead of preparing students for future challenges, society is devaluing hands-on jobs while simultaneously funneling these students into necessary careers. This contradiction creates an urgent need to reassess how vocational education is offered and viewed, as young people need to be equipped with practical skills that are vital for sustainability and community resilience. This recognition emphasizes the importance of integrating vocational training with a broader educational framework that supports emotional regulation and community building.
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