Developing a Functional Food Systems Literacy for Interdisciplinary Dynamic Learning Networks

• DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.747627
• Publication Date: 2021-12-01T07:53:37Z
• Authors: Harley Pope; Annabel de Frece; Rebecca Wells; Rosina Borrelli; Raquel Ajates; Alex Arnall; Lauren J. Blake; Nikolaos Dadios; Saher Hasnain; John Ingram; Kelly Reed; Roger Sykes; Louise Whatford; Rebecca White; Rosemary Collier; Barbara Häsler
• Keywords: Reflexivity

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