Training Teachers in Systems Innovation
- Nierika Hamaekers
- 3 mrt 2023
- 3 minuten om te lezen
Bijgewerkt op: 6 apr 2025
Young Innovators equips young people (12-18 year olds) with the tools to tackle climate change and other complex world challenges through empowering learning experiences. To help teachers guide their students, the program provides support and resources for effective implementation in the classroom.
Service: Learning Designer • Toolboxes
Client: Young Innovators (EIT Climate-KIC)
Participant profile: Teachers & Partners
Location: Worldwide
My challenge:
Equip teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively launch the Young Innovators program.
The value I added:
Developed/improved toolkit and methodology
Trained partners/teachers
Created complementary interactive resources.
Outcomes:
Teachers equipped with knowledge/tools
Resources to support teaching/engagement
Dynamic lesson plans and exercises.
Learning Designer - How this service can translate into practice:
I create custom methodologies and gather/adapt existing tools to fit your specific needs. I also help integrate them into your team and organization's ways of working, facilitating a shift in mindset towards sustainability and innovation.
Some methodologies I use are…
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Next to creating Toolboxes
I apply Learning Design to make session flows for Bootcamps ;
Facilitate & Moderate Team Days ; and am
an Impact Coach for 21st Century Skill Building & Strattestegic Innovation.
Testimonial
"Nierika is an amazing coach and learning designer! Her passion and inspiration were evident when she facilitated our first Young Climathon event in Chile. We then hired her to develop a learning journey, adapt tools and run trainings for our Young Innovators Programme. Her professionalism, creativity and team spirit are excellent."
— Luise Heidenreich • Co-Head Education & Learning at EIT Climate-KIC
Still curious?
How Systems Innovation empowers young people to address complex challenges
The methodology of systems innovation can help young people think and act differently about complex problems like climate change. By approaching problems as interconnected systems rather than isolated issues, young people can develop a more holistic and integrated understanding of the problem. This approach allows them to identify the underlying causes and interdependencies that contribute to climate change and develop more effective solutions that address the root causes of the problem rather than just the symptoms.
Through systems innovation, young people can also develop a more collaborative and participatory approach to problem-solving. This methodology encourages the involvement of diverse stakeholders and perspectives, including those who are most affected by the problem. By engaging with a range of voices and experiences, young people can create more inclusive and equitable solutions that take into account the needs and concerns of all members of society. Ultimately, systems innovation can empower young people to think and act differently about complex problems, and to create meaningful change that benefits people and the planet.
Young Innovators (EIT Climate-KIC)
Young Innovators is a program by EIT Climate-KIC that aims to empower young people to become agents of positive change in addressing climate change challenges. Through the program, participants are introduced to the concept of systems innovation and taught how to apply it in practice to create innovative solutions that address climate change.
The Young Innovators program focuses on creating a collaborative learning environment where young people can work together and learn from experts to develop their skills and knowledge on systems innovation. The program offers various training and learning opportunities, such as online courses, workshops, and coaching sessions, to support participants in building their capacity to develop and implement climate solutions. The program also emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship, encouraging participants to develop their ideas into viable businesses or projects that can have a real impact on the world. Overall, the Young Innovators program plays an important role in fostering a new generation of leaders who are equipped to address complex problems like climate change using the principles of systems innovation.
European Institute of Technology (EIT) and Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is a European Union initiative that brings together universities, businesses, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Their mission is to support the development of innovative solutions to climate change and help create a more resilient and sustainable society. To achieve this mission, Climate-KIC recognizes the importance of involving young people and empowering them to become agents of change.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is another EU initiative that seeks to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe. EIT supports initiatives like Climate-KIC that address global challenges and drive economic growth and job creation. Both Climate-KIC and EIT believe that involving youth is essential to achieving their goals. Young people have the creativity, energy, and passion needed to drive innovation and transform society. By involving youth in their mission, Climate-KIC and EIT can ensure that the next generation of leaders is equipped to address the challenges of the future and create a more sustainable and prosperous world.
