Teaching and Learning in Urban Agricultural Community Contexts

This book fills a void in the literature around how urban agricultural education can be used to create opportunities to educate youth and citizens who live in urban areas about growing food. It will cover topics such as how urban youth learn science while engaged in urban agriculture programs, how such programs support youth in becoming interested about healthy eating and science more generally, and how to design urban agriculture programs in support of STEM education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book addresses a critical gap in the literature surrounding the utilization of urban agricultural education to provide educational opportunities for youth and citizens residing in urban areas, particularly in the realm of growing food. To date, there has been limited exploration of program design and the impact of such experiences on learning outcomes. In fact, the majority of journal articles and research in this field have centered on issues such as access, contextual factors, sustainability, relevance of urban agricultural education, and the intersection of agriculture and science.

In response to this need, this book aims to provide a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of various topics related to urban agriculture programs. It will delve into the ways in which urban youth engage in science learning while participating in urban agriculture programs, the ways in which these programs foster interest in healthy eating and science more broadly, and the strategies employed to design urban agriculture programs that support STEM education.

The chapters in this book are authored by esteemed educational researchers, each of whom has undergone rigorous review by both researchers and practitioners in the field. The content is presented in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to a wide range of readers, including educators, policymakers, community leaders, and individuals passionate about urban agriculture and education.

By addressing the gap in the literature and offering valuable insights and strategies, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting urban agriculture as a means to enhance educational opportunities and promote healthy eating habits among youth and citizens in urban areas. It is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and the potential of urban agriculture to contribute to the betterment of society.

Weight: 343g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030728908
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021