Co-Design for Participatory Action Research in Agriculture: A Practical Guide for Extension
John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco.
This is the third article in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) series that explores the co-design phase of PAR, where Extension professionals and community stakeholders collaboratively construct a research plan. Through a review of literature and examples from agricultural contexts, this publication offers practical strategies for fostering shared goals, clarifying roles, selecting relevant methodologies, and maintaining flexibility.
The Use of Reflection as an Effective Leadership Practice: An Overview of Two Reflection Models
Christy Chiarelli and Anne Parrish.
Reflection is an important component of leadership, and developing a habit of reflection may lead to increased leadership effectiveness. This publication, which is part of The Use of Reflection as an Effective Leadership Practice series, aims to highlight models of reflection and demonstrate ways leaders can utilize frameworks to build reflective habits.
Engaging Stakeholders and Identifying Issues in Participatory Action Research
John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco.
Participatory action research (PAR) is a robust methodology for advancing community-driven inquiry, particularly within agricultural and rural development contexts. This second article in the PAR series focuses on essential strategies for engaging stakeholders and identifying priority issues early in the PAR process. The goal is to equip Extension professionals and researchers with a roadmap for launching participatory projects that are equitable, grounded, and impactful.
Intercultural Competencies: Understanding Cultural Relativism
Sofia Chianella and Pablo Lamino.
This third publication in the Intercultural Competencies series provides insights and recommendations to Extension agents for understanding and applying cultural relativism: the principle of understanding a culture’s beliefs and practices within their own context, rather than judging them by the standards of another culture.
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