Agroecology Education: Action-Oriented Learning and Research

Autor/inn/en	Lieblein, Geir; Breland, Tor Arvid; Francis, Charles; Ostergaard, Edvin
Titel	Agroecology Education: Action-Oriented Learning and Research
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 18 (2012) 1, S.27-40 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1389-224X
DOI	10.1080/1389224X.2012.638781
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Agriculture; Agricultural Occupations; Action Research; Experiential Learning; Higher Education; Change Agents; Food; Systems Approach; School Community Relationship; Partnerships in Education; Learner Engagement; Theory Practice Relationship; Norway + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Landwirtschaft; Agriculture; Occupation; Beruf; Landwirtschaftlicher Beruf; Projektforschung; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Lebensmittel; Systemischer Ansatz; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Norwegen
Abstract	Purpose: This article examines and evaluates the potential contributions from action learning and action research with stakeholders to higher education in agriculture and food systems. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research is based on our experiences over the past two decades of running PhD courses and an MSc degree programme in Agroecology in Norway that have attracted students from the Nordic region and other countries. Findings: We conclude that collaborating with non-university stakeholders as an integral part of a university course or programme serves four main purposes, two directly related to learning and two that can be considered as practical implications. Firstly, it enables learning about complex topics, a learning that cannot be achieved by merely reading or listening. Secondly, the real-life flare of such activities provides the students with enthusiasm and energy to delve into theory. Practical Implications: Thirdly, students collaborating with non-university stakeholders connect university and society. Fourthly, this process builds social relevance and civic engagement not found in conventional courses or curricula. Originality/Value: The article presents conceptual foundations and practical implementation of a unique educational programme in agriculture and food systems. (Contains 4 figures and 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10