Course:LFS350/Week 12

Overview

In this session, we will critically reflect on course processes and outcomes as they relate to student learning and community project outcomes.

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

Articulate and connect key course concepts and themes to your and other groups' experiences conducting projects in the community

Notes

Collective action is an emerging theme in sustainable food system education programs across North America. Increasingly, community-university partnerships are helping faculty, staff, students and community stakeholders address community food security challenges (Niewolny et al, 2012). These partnerships are both rewarding and challenging as the approach attempts to integrate cultures, schedules, and expectations into a coherent practice. During our lecture, we will highlight the breadth of work that student groups have accomplished this term and hold a space for critical reflection on our experiences. Are we modeling a process that resonates with Howard Rheingold's vision of the power of collaboration?

VIDEO: TED Talk - Howard Rheingold: The new power of collaboration.

Niewolny, K., Grossman, J., Byker, C., Helms, J., Clark, S., Cotton, J., & Jacobsen, K. (2012). Sustainable Agriculture Education and Civic Engagement: The Significance of Community-University Partnerships in the New Agricultural Paradigm. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 27–42.

Tutorial Session

In tutorial, you will have time to work on your final report and prepare for your final presentation.