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NiSE webinar April 30, 14-16.30 2026

Across international curricula, systems thinking and system approaches
are increasinglyrecognized as key for helping students understand
complexity and relations in natural,technological and socio-technical systems.
 
Yet systems thinking remains difficult to teach (and assess), and questions persist
about how to introduce system concepts meaningfully in science education at
different educational levels.
This webinar brings together researchers and practitioners who will present
current work on systems thinking in K–12 and invite participants into shared
reflection on its pedagogical possibilities and challenges.

 
PROGRAM
14:00-14:10

Welcome by moderator, Martin Sillasen, docent, Martin Sillasen, who introduces the program and the three speakers

14:10-15:50

Presentation by Jonas Hallström, Linköping University 

Systems thinking in K–12 technology education

(incl. 10 min. dialogue)
The presentation will be in English

14:55-15:25

Presentation by Dr. Rea Lavi, Associate Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Lykke Bertel, Associate Professor, AAlborg University

The SAFO model – a pedagogical framework for teaching and assessing systems thinking

(incl. 10 min. dialogue)
The presentation will be in English

15:30-16:05

Oplæg ved Mette Elsnab Olesen, matematikfaglig medarbejder, Matematikcenter

Hvordan kan der undervises i systembegrebet i NT i 3. klasse med inspiration fra SAFO modellen?

(incl. 10 min. dialog)
Oplægget holdes på dansk

14:50-15:00

Wrap up

 

Lykke Brogaard Bertel is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg University. Her research focuses on how future STEM education can be advanced through problem‑based learning, systems thinking, and emerging technologies. She is a project participant in NAFA and the project leader of LabSTEM Nord.

Read more about Lykke Brogaard Bertel here

 

Jonas Hallström is a Professor at Linköping University. His research examines how technology education develops historically, culturally, and didactically. He leads the TESER research environment and serves as Chair of the Swedish National Graduate School in Science and Technology Education Research (FontD). He is currently involved in projects on AI literacy in technology education and on systems thinking in engineering programmes

Read more about Jonas Hallström here

 

Rea Lavi is an External Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he works on integrating emerging technologies such as generative AI and VR into engineering education. He also develops methods and tools for problem‑based learning, including the SID methodology and the Sid AI platform, which help instructors and students strengthen problem‑solving, systems thinking, and creativity.

Read more about Rea Lavi here

 
Mette Elsnab Olesen is a mathematics specialist at Matematikcenter, where she works on developing and quality‑assuring educational materials for Webmatematik.dk and Matematikcenter’s other initiatives. Mette has an academic background in STEM education and has conducted research on embodiment and learning in science education.

You can find her contact information here

Facilitators of NiSE webinars

Connie Svabo, Professor and Founding Leader of FNUG
Martin Krabbe Sillasen, Head of Center, CESE/NAFA

Contact

For further information contact moderator Martin Krabbe Sillasen.

Recordings of presentations from previous webinars can be found here

 

 

When

April 30, 14:00-16:30

Join us

You don’t need to register, just click on the Zoom link here

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About FNUG

STEM Education Research Center – FNUG is the interdisciplinary center at the Faculty of Science, University of Southern Denmark. The center focuses on STEM education and practice-based learning. FNUG brings researchers and practitioners together to develop new approaches to teaching and learning within the STEM fields

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About the NiSE Webinars

The NiSE webinars (Network in Science Education) provide Danish science education researchers with a platform for knowledge sharing. The aim is to create a network where practitioners, researchers, and educators contribute their knowledge and experience within science education. The webinar is part of a longer webinar series organized by NAFA and FNUG.

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About NAFA

NAFA is a cross-institutional network working to advance science education in Danish schools and university colleges. NAFA brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners to share experiences and generate new insights into science teaching

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Last Updated 30.03.2026