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LIBRAS NO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS POR MEIO DA AGRICULTURA URBANA EM ESPAÇOS NÃO FORMAIS
2025Thaís Falcão Cardoso, Ester Vitória Basilio Anchieta · Even3 Publicações eBooks · Global
This paper discusses the importance of Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS) in science education, articulated with urban agriculture practices in non-formal spaces. The qualitative and bibliographic research proposes a methodology based on accessible school gardens, utilizing visual resources, bilingual materials, and inclusive technologies. Results indicate that the use of LIBRAS in these practices expands scientific learning, respect for diversity, and collective engagement.
Food educationCommunityWelfarePENERAPAN PENANAMAN DENGAN METODE HIDROPONIK SISTEM WICK (SUMBU) KEPADA MAHASISWA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN CARA MENANAM
2025Fadilla Siska Tiara, Eva Maria Sulastri · BUDIMAS JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT · Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Training on planting mustard greens using the hydroponic wick system was conducted for students of Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang and University Teknologi Mara at the AU2 Keramat Community Garden in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The training aimed to improve understanding and skills in hydroponics, raise awareness of vegetable consumption, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Pre- and post-tests showed significant improvement in participants' knowledge regarding hydroponics benefits, planting media, and wick system manufacturing techniques.
Food educationDIYCommunityDigital agriculturePerceived benefits and challenges of urban rooftop gardening in Dhaka city
2025Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Roknuzzaman, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Shamim Hossain, Md Farhad Hossain, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan · Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture · Bangladesh (Dhaka)
This study surveyed 63 rooftop gardeners in Uttara and Mirpur of Dhaka Metropolitan Area to assess their perceptions of urban rooftop gardening. Respondents were mostly old-aged retired professionals with postgraduate education and moderate experience. Key perceived benefits included safe and nutritional food, improved air quality, and enhanced family mental health. Major challenges identified were concerns about losing open spaces for children, difficulties in sourcing quality seeds, and a lack of training and technical guidance.
DIYHealthClimate changeFood educationThe purpose of the school garden is more than just growing plants
2025Jelka Strgar, Gregor Torkar, Simona Strgulc Krajšek · Journal of Biological Education · Slovenia
A study surveyed Slovenian lower and upper secondary school teachers regarding their interest in plants and attitudes towards ecosystem services provided by school gardens. Teachers showed high interest in plants and held positive attitudes towards school garden ecosystem services, including education, habitat and regulatory services, relaxation, and plant cultivation. A positive correlation was found between teachers' interest in plants and their attitudes towards these services, indicating Slovenian teachers recognize the importance of school gardens in education.
Food educationBiodiversityCommunityCodesigning More-than-Human Ecosystems with Social and Environmental Systems: The Gamification of NetWall and BioDiveIn
2025Marie Davidová, María Claudia Valverde Rojas, Hanane Behnam · Land · Global
This study explored the integration of gamification into social and environmental systems to enhance urban biodiversity and foster the co-creation of ecosystems. It focused on developing tangible ecosystemic interventions, such as habitat extensions and edible landscapes, and gamifying these interventions to engage communities. The interventions were codesigned using systems-oriented design methods, including gigamapping and prototyping, to produce scalable DIY solutions that empower communities to replicate these practices.
CommunityBiodiversityDIYFood educationPotencialización de la sostenibilidad ecológica y el desarrollo del eje temático Competencias para la vida, propuesto por el Ministerio de Educación Pública, a través de un huerto
2025Murillo, Ivannia · Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) · Global
This article highlights the importance of school gardens as experiential teaching resources for learning processes and their social impact through the participation of the educational community and families. It also reflects on the need for quality education and appropriate professional training to meet educational needs, emphasizing the role of life skills as promoted by the National Qualifications Framework and the Ministry of Public Education.
Food educationCommunityOrganic cycleCo-creating stories for social innovation: a dialogic reflection of narrative Futuring and Cinema del Pueblo
2025Nico Meißner, Salvador Cantellano · Continuum · Australia (Queensland)
This article reflects on the application of Narrative Futuring and Cinema del Pueblo, two co-creation methods, with Ediblescapes, an urban farming initiative in Nerang, Queensland, between late 2022 and 2023. The study used dialogic reflection to examine individual and collaborative processes in community-engaged storytelling. Challenges identified include navigating diverse stakeholder perspectives, managing hybrid workshop formats, and ensuring a seamless transition between co-creation methods.
CommunityFood educationUrbant landbruk i det offentlige rom: erfaringer fra Oslo
2025Katinka H. Evensen, Vebjørn Egner Stafseng · · Norway (Oslo)
This chapter presents case studies from Oslo (2018–2020), exploring urban agriculture integration in public spaces through interviews with initiators and managers of eight projects. The projects are motivated by creating social meeting places and learning arenas for cultivation and ecological knowledge, and are used as a tool for local urban space development. Findings suggest that perceived publicness of spaces can be increased through deliberate design to ensure accessibility for diverse urban populations.
CommunityPolicyHealthFood educationSTATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF URBAN PEOPLE'S KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE
2025K. C. Sahu · Open MIND · Global
A study on urban farmers' knowledge of rooftop gardens found that those with gardens had very good knowledge (average score > 80%), while those without had only 45% knowledge. Farmers with rooftop gardens also showed a positive attitude towards rooftop farming, whereas households without gardens had a negative attitude. A positive correlation between knowledge and attitude was observed for both male and female farmers, with the relationship being stronger for female farmers.
Food educationCommunityUrban Gardening and Public Health—A Bibliometric Analysis
2025Daniela Haluza, Julia Ortmann, Tanja Lazic, Jonas Hillmer · Sustainability · Global
This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of urban gardening research from 1991 to 2020 using VOSviewer. The field has grown steadily since the early 1990s, with a shift in focus over the last two decades from poverty and food security to the impact of urban gardening on human well-being and quality of life, predominantly in developed countries. Recent studies indicate differentiated impacts of urban gardening on various socioeconomic groups. Despite robust evidence of public health benefits, policy implementation remains limited, and researchers emphasize the need for more quantitative data to inform decisions.
HealthCommunityFood educationWelfareImplementation and Sustainability of Gulayan Sa Paaralan Program Implementation: A Case Study
2025Victoria Milka Santiago · International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science · Philippines
This qualitative case study explored the implementation and sustainability of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) in a public secondary school in Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Data from interviews, focus groups, and artifact analysis revealed that GPP's success relied on strong curriculum integration, stakeholder ownership, innovative farming, and regular monitoring. Identified barriers included limited infrastructure, funding gaps, and inconsistent administrative backing.
Food educationCommunityHealthThe development of RBL-STEM learning materials to improve students' environmental literacy in solving urban farming problems using locating metric coloring and STGNN
2025Khusnul Hotimatus Agustina, Dafik Dafik, Arika Indah Kristiana · World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews · Global
This research and development study focused on creating RBL-STEM learning materials to improve students' environmental literacy in solving urban farming problems. The developed learning tools, including assignment designs, worksheets, and tests, met a 93.8% validity requirement. A trial with 35 students showed the RBL-STEM resources were effective (95.22%) and practical (95.82%), leading to increased environmental literacy levels based on pretest and posttest results. The study identified high, medium, and low proficiency levels and validated findings through statistical and image analysis, N-Vivo, and word cloud.
Food educationCommunityClimate changeOPTIMIZATION OF LIMITED HOME YARD SPACE AND UTILIZATIONOF HOUSEHOLD ORGANIC WASTE INTO ECOENZYME TO REDUCE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENVIRONMENT
2025Novi Mailidarni Novi, Othman Sulaiman, Juliawati, Ahmad Jauhari, Tasliati Djafar, Syarifuddin Syarifuddin · WISDOM Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Wisdom · Global
This community service program addresses limited yard space and chemical dependency in urban households by empowering residents, particularly women and youth, to practice sustainable urban farming and convert organic waste into ecoenzyme. The program provides education and training on ecoenzyme production and its use as fertilizer, pesticide, and cleaning solution, aiming to reduce chemical usage, minimize waste, and foster environmental awareness.
DIYCompostOrganic cycleFood educationCommunityRural Education, Agroecology, and Environmental Know-How
2025Lucas Bricca · · Chile
This chapter details the environmental education articles of the 2022 constitutional text in relation to a community garden initiative in the Province of Los Andes, central Chile. It explores how the text's educational framework aimed to institutionalize local knowledge networks by supporting diverse learning environments, participatory education, and linking education to holistic social outcomes, examining their relevance for agroecology.
Food educationCommunityPolicyInvestigación sobre especias culinarias aptas para producción sostenible y diversificada en huertos urbanos domésticos
2025Evelyn Lizeth Ilbay-Guaña · Impact Research Journal · Global
This qualitative documentary study analyzed suitable culinary spice species for sustainable and diversified cultivation in home urban gardens, assessing their impact on food autonomy and self-care for informal primary caregivers in urban contexts. The review of scientific literature found that spice production in urban gardens contributes to food security and biodiversity, with successful experiences in high-value species like saffron. However, gaps persist in systematically integrating spices under sustainability criteria and in applied research on less conventional species. The study concludes that promoting sustainable urban spice gardens is a strategic tool for improving urban quality of life and recommends strengthening technical training and interdisciplinary research.
DIYFood sovereignty & justiceBiodiversityFood educationEducación ambiental y su impacto social en la sostenibilidad empresarial
2025Fabiola Cabral-Rochin, Fabiola Lydie Rochin Berumen, Silvia Paulina Rochin-Berumen · South Florida Journal of Development · Global
This article describes a corporate social responsibility project that fostered sustainability and environmental awareness through five environmental education workshops. Fifteen employees participated, achieving a 70% increase in knowledge of sustainable practices, and 10 families benefited from actions like creating urban gardens. A social media campaign reached 2,648 people, increasing inquiries for the company Atelier Fábrica de Ideas by 30%.
Food educationCommunityThe Urgency of Implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Elementary Schools to Develop Early Critical Thinking Skills
2025Talitha Hilmi Zahara · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · Global
This literature review evaluated Project-Based Learning (PjBL) as an instructional strategy for fostering critical thinking skills in elementary school students. The study found that PjBL aligns with elementary students' cognitive development, offering opportunities for learning through real interaction and problem-solving. Empirical studies suggest PjBL is more effective than traditional methods in enhancing critical thinking, though challenges like limited teacher resources and time constraints need addressing.
Food educationVegetable microgreens: A superfood with potential health benefits
2025Parul Mehra, Shriram Mahadev Mhaske, Shubham Singh Patel, Shikha Jain · International Journal of Research in Agronomy · Global
Microgreens are a horticultural product cultivated from various vegetable, herb, and wild herb seeds, grown in diverse conditions including urban agricultural settings. They are noted for higher concentrations of bioactive elements compared to mature plants, but their health benefits are still under dispute. A major concern is their rapid deterioration and short shelf life, which can be partially resolved by methods like controlling storage temperature and atmospheric conditions.
HealthDigital agricultureFood educationCultura Alimenticia Ancestral y Hábitos de Consumo en Estudiantes de 6.º–7.º de la Institución Educativa Agrícola de Argelia, Cauca
2025Hoyos Zuñiga, Elder Arnubio, Mena Gómez, Ana Cecilia · Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) · Colombia
This study examined the presence, transmission, and perceived relevance of ancestral culinary practices among 6th–7th grade students at the Agricultural Educational Institution of Argelia, Cauca, Colombia, and their influence on eating habits. A qualitative, descriptive design using semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and documentary review was employed. Findings indicated that students recognize traditional staples but reported low frequency of home preparation and limited availability at school kiosks.
Food educationHealthCommunityFen Eğitiminde Okul Bahçeleri Üzerine Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz
2025Şeyma Ulukök Yıldırım, Duygu Sönmez · · Global
This study aimed to analyze academic publications focusing on school gardens in science education using bibliometric methods. It included 128 articles from the Web of Science database, conducting descriptive and network analyses with VOSviewer software. Findings revealed that research on school gardens has experienced a fluctuating increase over the past decade, with Environmental Education Research being the journal with the most publications and the United States the country with the most studies published.
Food educationCommunityAnalysis of Agricultural Content on Social Media (Youtube) in Changing the Younger Generation's Perception of Urban Farming
2025Hairi Firmansyah, Petrus Suse Kobesi, Mariani, Windi Bunga Devita, Nurmelati Septiana · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · Global
This study analyzed the effectiveness of urban farming content on YouTube in changing the younger generation's perception of urban farming, using a descriptive quantitative approach with primary data collected via questionnaires. Findings showed practical farming tutorials were the most popular content (49%), and the cognitive dimension had the highest average score (3.44), indicating increased understanding of urban farming concepts and techniques. The behavioral intention dimension was second highest (3.34), with the intention to grow vegetables at home scoring highest (3.85), while the affective dimension (3.24) suggested emotional and motivational aspects need strengthening.
Food educationDigital agricultureSementes de Sabedoria
2025Ana Claudia Ribeiro Pinheiro, Miriã Aparecida Fidelis da Silva, Érica Coelho Pagel · Revista Latino-americana de Ambiente Construído & Sustentabilidade · Global
This qualitative study aimed to understand school communities' perceptions of green areas, particularly gardens, to develop didactic school garden designs. Through questionnaires and extension activities, the project created landscape design proposals. It found that while schools recognize the importance of greenery, they face challenges, and creative, collaborative solutions can make didactic gardens feasible.
Food educationCommunityHealthBiodiversitySocial-ecological filters influence plant and invertebrate diversity in educational gardens in a South American metropolis
2025María Sofía Herrera-Oesterheld, Sonia Reyes‐Paecke, Alejandra E. Muñoz, Paul Amouroux, Catalina Trujillo, José Tomás Ibarra · Scientific Reports · Chile (Santiago)
A study analyzed plant and invertebrate species richness and influencing social-ecological filters in 33 vegetable gardens in municipal schools within the Metropolitan Area of Santiago (MAS), Chile. A total of 362 plant species and 127 invertebrate morphospecies were recorded. The most influential social-ecological filters for plant richness were garden area, percentage of cultivated ground cover, and summer irrigation. For invertebrate richness, the most influential factors were plant species richness, bare ground cover (with a negative effect), and to a lesser extent, tree cover in the garden's buffer zone and summer irrigation.
CommunityBiodiversityFood educationMOTIVATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING URBAN GARDENING INTENTIONS: INSIGHTS FROM VOJVODINA (SERBIA)
2025Ivana Blešić, Tamara Gajić, Татjana Pivac, Milka Bubalo Živković · Ekonomika poljoprivrede · Serbia
This study collected data from 473 residents in three cities in Vojvodina, Serbia, using a structured survey to examine factors influencing urban gardening intentions. It found that all motivational factors significantly predicted intention, with psychological well-being being the strongest predictor, followed by healthy food, physical well-being, community engagement, and economic benefits. Women showed higher intentions than men, while younger adults (18–24) were less motivated to engage in urban gardening.
CommunityHealthEconomicsFood educationEnhancing Adolescent Food Literacy Through Mediterranean Diet Principles: From Evidence to Practice
2025Paula Silva · Nutrients · Portugal
This narrative review synthesized experiential strategies from literature to improve adolescent food literacy in Portuguese school settings, focusing on socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. It provided a conceptual foundation for FOODWISELab: The Mediterranean Diet Experience, a school-based intervention protocol. The review found that school gardens, cooking classes, digital tools, and curricular integration guided the development of this comprehensive intervention for public secondary schools in Portugal.
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