Presentation Type
Poster
Track
Practice
Keywords
Problem-Based Learning, Food Insecurity, Community Engagement
Brief Summary
Through the frame of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), a curriculum is proposed to engage students in addressing local food insecurity. Students collaboratively define the problem, explore underlying issues, establish goals, design solutions, and implement their chosen solution to address food insecurity within their community. The importance of community engagement and utilizing local resources are highlighted in advising the implementation of this program.
Included in
Agriculture Commons, Community-Based Learning Commons, Education Commons, Food Security Commons
Addressing Local Food Insecurity Through a Problem-Based Learning Classroom
Through the frame of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), a curriculum is proposed to engage students in addressing local food insecurity. Students collaboratively define the problem, explore underlying issues, establish goals, design solutions, and implement their chosen solution to address food insecurity within their community. The importance of community engagement and utilizing local resources are highlighted in advising the implementation of this program.
Comments
Primary alignment is with K-12 audience, but can be applied to higher education and informal/nonformal education settings as well.