Assignment On Socio Ecological Systems

Learning Journal Name: Yeshi Pem Student number:33679859 Week/tutorial Date: One to Four
AREA to COVER
1 Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
Garren, S. J., & Brinkmann, R. (2018)
2 One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
The key definition/ concept from the reading that relates to systems thinking, socio- ecological systems and resilience in the abstract is “sustainability”. In the
given abstract, sustainability is defined as usage of resources in such a way that ecology is not harmed in future by resource exhaustion. The idea of
sustainability is liked with conservation of socio-ecology, resilience and systematic development keeping environment in mind.
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of sustainability is highlighted by resource conservation and judicious usage of resources. Apart
from that, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the definition is more of socio- ecological balance in an Anthropocene where sustainability is
defined by coming into a harmony with the environment and humans.
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
b. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tutor/peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
In the following assignment, concepts such as “self-actualization” from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Pillars of Sustainability are the areas of knowledge
that I have newly gained by going through the abstract. A unique concept, which is known as “Anthropocene” (that is mentioned in the article) which means
the current age of the earth where human activities dominate environment and climate has also been introduced to me through the article
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occurred in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
The respective article has talked about sustainability, its concepts, definitions, historical contexts and frameworks. What I see all around the article is that it
has talked about the importance of sustainability and conservation of resource for a better and secured future. As I see pollution and overexploitation of
resources all around, I believe that the concepts in the readings go at par with the present situation and is also important in the present scenario.
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
Through the article, I have got the idea of a project of “plastic waste management” where I would talk about the dangers of plastics and how that can be
tackled through effective waste management techniques
7 References using Author/Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]

Learning Journal Name: Yeshi Pem Student number:33679859 Week/tutorial Date: One to Four
Johnston, Paul, Mark Everard, David Santillo, and Karl-Henrick Robert. 2007. Reclaiming the Definition of Sustainability. Environmental Science and Pollution
Research 14 (1): 60–66.
Waters et al. 2016. The Anthropocene Is Functionally and Stratigraphically Distinct from the Holocene. Science 351: 6269.
Garren, S. J., & Brinkmann, R. (2018). Sustainability definitions, historical context, and frameworks. In the Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability (pp. 1-18).
Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.

Learning Journal Name: Yeshi Pem Student number:33679859 Week/tutorial Date: One to Four
AREA to COVER
1 Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
(Kim,1999)
2 One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
The key definition/ concept from the reading are mainly about “systems thinking”, its concepts, contexts and frameworks. The abstract has defined and
comprehended the meaning of “systems thinking” in a very simple way by simply understanding part by part what systems thinking is all about. The article
explicitly describes the day to day systems thinking in our lives by examples and instances.
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
Utilization of Mental Models and visions to make the readers understand how the world works and how systems thinking is designed and carried out is
shown in the respective article.
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
b. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tutor/peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
The article has taught me the basic concept of “systems thinking” which is altogether a new concept for me that I learnt first time through the article. Also,
concepts such as interrelationships in systems thinking have been made clear to me by lucid way of explanation and clear pictorial description of how it
works.
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occurred in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
For me, system thinking is completely a new approach which is learning about the reality and how to work with systems that influence the quality of our lives
is significant for me because what I see all around myself, which is the different systems of the society that influence our lives gives me a clear picture about
Systems thinking.
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
By going through the piece, i have thought of working on the project about “How social media systems influence the quality of our lives” and through the
project, I would try to apply my systems thinking knowledge in practical area.
7 References using Author/Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]
Kim, D.H.9((1999). Introduction to systems thinking (VOL.16). Waltahm, MA: Pegasus Communications.