RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Promoting healthy and sustainable diets in pre-service teachers: assessment of a teaching-learning sequence contextualized at the university garden
A1 Adelantado-Renau, Mireia
A1 Eugenio-Gozalbo, Marcia
K1 Healthy and sustainable diets, Learning garden, Pre-service teacher training
AB Purpose – The study aims to introduce a teaching-learning sequence on healthy and sustainable food designedfor pre-service teachers and contextualized at a vegetable garden; to assesses it through a mixed methodsapproach after a pilot implementation in Spain.Design/methodology/approach – The sequence was implemented 149 students at two Spanish universities. Itwas assessed following a PRE/POST scheme by means of open-ended questions, which were qualitativelyanalysed through content analysis with software MAXQDA; and of two validated quantitative questionnaires,which were statistically analysed through parametric or non-parametric paired tests with SPSS.Findings – Instruction positively impacted all dimensions involved in the learning of healthy and sustainablefood, including knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, particularly food purchasing and consumption habits.Social implications – Young adults are an important population group in the transition towards sustainable foodand farming systems. Teachers play a role as change agents. Learning gardens may increase students’ motivationand meaningful learning.Originality/value – This study serves as a call to action for the need of innovative educational experiences thatcontribute to the formation of a sustainable citizenship.
PB Emerald
SN 2050-7003
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/75396
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/75396
LA eng
NO Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. DOI 10.1108/JARHE-04-2024-0178
DS UVaDOC
RD 05-abr-2025