A comparative analysis of Senegalese farm schools: unveiling effective practices for agroecology training

[en] This paper assesses the value of agroecological farm schools by analysing 4 Senegalese cases. Pedagogical quality is measured by: (1) feedback from former learners, (2) acquisition of fundamental knowledge, (3) professionalisation. Beyond globally positive opinions about training, our results show that farm schools display distinct performances. Developing a systemic perspective is not an easy task, but having trainers with more advanced agroecological expertise is an asset. Effective training builds on active pedagogy. Post-training business establishment is facilitated when farm schools create networks in agroecology and/or offer a consequent starter kit. Farm schools could thus contribute to agroecological transitions.

Disciplines :

Agriculture & agronomy

Author, co-author :

De Graeuwe D'Aoust, Mireille ; Université de Liège - ULiège > TERRA Research Centre

Maréchal, Kevin ; Université de Liège - ULiège > TERRA Research Centre > Modélisation et développement

Language :

English

Title :

A comparative analysis of Senegalese farm schools: unveiling effective practices for agroecology training

Alternative titles :

[fr] Analyse comparative des fermes-écoles sénégalaises : mise en avant de pratiques efficaces pour la formation à l'agroécologie

Original title :

[en] A comparative analysis of Senegalese farm schools: unveiling effective practices for agroecology training

Publication date :

05 May 2024

Journal title :

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

ISSN :

2168-3565

eISSN :

2168-3573

Publisher :

Informa UK Limited

Pages :

1-29

Peer reviewed :

Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi

Development Goals :

12. Responsible consumption and production
4. Quality education

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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/21683565.2024.2344716

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