A social learning video method: Identifying and sharing successful transformation knowledge for sustainable soil management in Switzerland

Fry, Patricia; Thieme, Susan (2019). A social learning video method: Identifying and sharing successful transformation knowledge for sustainable soil management in Switzerland. Soil use and management, 35(1), pp. 185-194. Wiley 10.1111/sum.12505

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To enhance sustainable land use, a From Farmer to Farmer project was conducted in
Switzerland (2001 – 2010). A Multi-stakeholder Discussion Group co-produced nine videos
with experienced farmers and wine producers showing sustainable soil management
practices. We analysed the video audio-visual content and drew on reflections of the coproduction process, referring to concepts of system, target and transformation knowledge, as well as on social learning. The analysis showed a broad range of means (or actions) for sustainable soil management in arable land management, fodder production and wine growing that are aligned to transformation knowledge. The research showed that farmers refer to three phases of social learning, light-bulb moments, coping with challenges and gaining successful expertise. These are not just linear processes of individuals, four types of social learning were also found in the video analysis: 1) learning from observing actions of others, 2) sharing experiences with storytelling, 3) informal social interactions and 4) being a role model with a large social network. Videos enable transformation knowledge to be shared with peers using storytelling; this powerful narrative communication style provides credibility and respects the ‘thought style’ of the target audience group. We conclude that for successful implemention of sustainable actions, it is important to address a specific target group and share transformation knowledge built upon system and target knowledge. The social learning video method is a viable way to enable social learning between science, administration and practice and has potential for fostering change in sustainable soil management.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

08 Faculty of Science > Institute of Geography > Geographies of Sustainability > Unit Critical Sustainability Studies (CSS)
08 Faculty of Science > Institute of Geography > Geographies of Sustainability
08 Faculty of Science > Institute of Geography

UniBE Contributor:

Thieme, Susan

Subjects:

900 History > 910 Geography & travel

ISSN:

0266-0032

Publisher:

Wiley

Language:

English

Submitter:

Florian Dolder

Date Deposited:

22 May 2019 08:52

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 15:28

Publisher DOI:

10.1111/sum.12505

BORIS DOI:

10.7892/boris.130196

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/130196

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