I am pleased to announce the publication of my latest blog post on Lehrblick, the platform of the Center for University and Academic Teaching at the University of Regensburg. The post critically examines three persistent myths that undermine effective sustainability education—and offers evidence-informed strategies to counter them.
Key MYTHSE Debunked:
- The Myth of Moral Perfection – Why educators do not need to embody flawless sustainability to teach it credibly.
- The Illusion of Individual Powerlessness – How educators’ actions, though seemingly small, contribute to systemic change.
- The Misconception of Outdated Instruction – Why structured, teacher-guided learning remains essential in sustainability education.
The post employs the truth-sandwich method to deconstruct each myth, combining empirical research with practical insights. It argues for a pedagogy of deliberate imperfection, collective efficacy, and aligned instructional design.
📚 Read the full post in:
- English: Nobody is Perfect: Three Myths That Sabotage Sustainability Education – and How to Dismantle Them
- German: Nobody is perfect. Drei Mythen, die die Nachhaltigkeitsbildung sabotieren – und wie man sie abbaut
This contribution is part of my ongoing work on evidence-informed sustainability education. For updates, follow my research blog EvSusEd or connect via University of St.Gallen profile.
Feedback and discussion are welcome—how do these myths resonate with your own teaching experiences?