Development of an evaluation tool of the acquisition of social, citizenship and sustainability competences in circle and EELISA circular experiences. Case study on UPM ATHENS 127 course.
The evolution of the linear economy model to a circular one is crucial to reduce pressure on the environment and ensure a sustainable future, which is why more and more sectors in which it is applied1. Implementing the circular economy requires an innovative mindset, which allows solving dilemmas from a holistic and creative perspective in order to relate each of the multiple dimensions that make up the circular economy2. In this context, the Circular & Socio-Civic Virtual Learning Hub (CIRCLE) project has been created, «CIRCLE empowers the new generations of professionals working in a circular transition with a socio-citizen commitment»3. The CIRCLE Virtual Hub is a meeting point where students, education professionals, experts from all disciplines and stakeholders, collaborate to solve challenges committed to society, citizenship and the circular economy3. This space of creativity is intended for students and other interested parties to reflect on the many challenges posed by the world in which we live, considering their social and civic implications. From this approach, students become an active part of the shift towards a circular transition, while applying the technical principles learned throughout their teaching. The CIRCLE Virtual Hub act as a platform and repository of knowledge, creating a point of mutual learning and in which any citizen can be nourished by the knowledge shared there.
