Observations from a system dynamics modeling field school in Mali

Who it's for: Educators looking for examples of simple ways to teach systems thinking and system dynamics modelling.

Why we love it: This paper presents a case study of a 1-week system dynamics field course in Mali. The purpose of the field course was to equip participants with the systems skills needed to address local sustainability challenges. The authors detail their experience helping participants gain competency in a short amount of time, and discuss challenges to further skill development.

Citation: Schmitt Olabisi, L., & Sidibé, A. (2023). Observations from a system dynamics modeling field school in Mali. System Dynamics Review, 39(1), 80–94. https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1726