2019
DOI: 10.3390/su11102915
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A Systematic Review of the Use of Agile Methodologies in Education to Foster Sustainability Competencies

Abstract: Life-long learning and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the current fast-evolving and ever-changing society requires modern pedagogical tools and methodologies that help the transmission of key competencies such as coping with uncertainty, adaptability, creativity, dialog, respect, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, responsibility and systemic thinking. The recent trend of the application of Agile methodologies for the management of projects in different fields can be a valuable tool to con… Show more

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“…In the manifesto, Beck and co-authors presented core values and principles of the new development approach that is more peopleand value-oriented. The main characteristics that distinguish APM from traditional management approaches include short iterative development cycles, flexible scope, incremental value creation, iterative and adaptive planning, active customer involvement, self-organized cross-functional project teams, and embracing change [3][4][5][6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the manifesto, Beck and co-authors presented core values and principles of the new development approach that is more peopleand value-oriented. The main characteristics that distinguish APM from traditional management approaches include short iterative development cycles, flexible scope, incremental value creation, iterative and adaptive planning, active customer involvement, self-organized cross-functional project teams, and embracing change [3][4][5][6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In fact, sustainability is our main challenge as society. To contribute to sustainability, it has been recognized that education, even in early stages [60], is a key process for generating responsible citizens [61]. These citizens will follow the journey of sustainability in the labor market as intrapreneurs [62] or as entrepreneurs, to create global awareness of the environmental, social and economic challenges of the present times [60].…”
Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this context, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) implemented different programs around the world with education for sustainability as a guide for changes that incorporates issues of environmental ethics and sustainable development in teaching and research [1]. According to López-Alcarria [2] these spaces must be committed to ethically educating responsible citizens through sustainability, thus preparing them for the working world, which responds rapidly to the constant changes in our ever-changing society.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Educating for sustainability should, then, point towards building a set of skills and competencies that stimulate the social engagement of those who make up the set of actors that, in turn, make up the teaching-learning environment. López-Alcarria et al [2] argue that these competences should be linked to conceptual, methodological and socio-affective aspects, involving an innovative approach, integrating knowledge to be acquired with a form of teaching that uses ethical criteria of social justice, equity, solidarity and respect for the environment [10,11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%