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Developing a functional food systems literacy for interdisciplinary dynamic learning networks

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Pope, Harley, de Frece, Annabel, Wells, Rebecca, Borrelli, Rosina, Ajates, Raquel, Arnall, Alex, Blake, Lauren J., Dadios, Nikolaos, Hasnain, Saher, Ingram, John, Reed, Kelly, Sykes, Roger, Whatford, Louise, White, Rebecca, Collier, Rosemary and Häsler, Barbara (2021) Developing a functional food systems literacy for interdisciplinary dynamic learning networks. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5 . 747627. doi:10.3389/fsufs.2021.747627 ISSN 2571-581X.

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Abstract

The impact of human activity on the planet cannot be overstated. Food systems are at the centre of a tangled web of interactions affecting all life. They are a complex nexus that directly and indirectly affects, and is affected by, a diverse set of social, environmental and technological phenomena. The complexity and often intractability of these interactions have created a variety of food-related problems that people seek to address in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner through the adoption of a holistic food systems perspective. However, operationalising a systemic approach to address food system challenges is not a guarantee of success or positive outcomes. This is largely due to the partiality inherent in taking a systems perspective, and the difficulty in communicating these different perspectives among stakeholders. A functional food systems literacy is therefore required to aid people in communicating and collaborating on food system problems within dynamic learning networks. The Interdisciplinary Food Systems Teaching and Learning (IFSTAL) programme has been operating since 2015 as a social learning system to develop a food systems pedagogy with a range of multi-sectoral partners. The findings in this paper arise out of iterative reflexive practice into our teaching approach and delivery methods by former and current staff. In order to foster integrative engagement on food system challenges, we propose and define a functional food systems literacy—a theoretical minimum that can aid diverse stakeholders to explore and intervene in food systems through more effective communication and collaboration. Derived from a reflective analysis of instruments and methods in delivering the IFSTAL programme, we provide a framework that disaggregates functional food systems literacy according to four knowledge types, and includes examples of skills and activities utilised in the IFSTAL programme to support learning in these different domains. We argue that claims to comprehensive food systems knowledge are unrealistic and therefore propose that a functional food systems literacy should focus on providing a means of navigating partial claims to knowledge and uncertainty as well as fostering effective collaboration. We believe that this will enhance the capabilities of stakeholders to work effectively within dynamic learning networks.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
L Education > LC Special aspects of education
Q Science > Q Science (General)
SWORD Depositor: Library Publications Router
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Food supply , Organizational learning, Interdisciplinary approach in education , System theory, Holistic education
Journal or Publication Title: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
ISSN: 2571-581X
Official Date: 26 November 2021
Dates:
DateEvent
26 November 2021Published
15 October 2021Accepted
Volume: 5
Article Number: 747627
DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.747627
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Reuse Statement (publisher, data, author rights): ** From Frontiers via Jisc Publications Router ** History: collection 2021; received 26-07-2021; accepted 15-10-2021; epub 26-11-2021. ** Licence for this article: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Access rights to Published version: Open Access (Creative Commons)
Date of first compliant deposit: 11 January 2022
Date of first compliant Open Access: 11 January 2022
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
B05Higher Education Funding Council for Englandhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100011722
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