Tikasingh, Tricia;
(2020)
Exploring ‘Outliers’ – Uncovering transformative learning approaches in a Caribbean fisheries network.
Doctoral thesis (Ed.D), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
This study takes a solution-focused approach to identifying how learning, knowledge sharing and transfer can aid in the management of wicked problems which persist in grassroot communities. This is done by investigating an outlier grassroot network in the Caribbean fishing sector which has demonstrated a level of success, capacity building and sustainable development. I draw on the ‘Strengthening Caribbean Fisherfolk to Participate in Governance’ project which ran from 2013 – 2016 to identify transformative learning pedagogy and approaches within informal and non-formal learning environments. I also identify other factors that contribute to transformative learning in the retrospective outlier case study. I conduct semi-structured interviews and collect documentary evidence related to the project. Data is analysed through an eclectic theoretical framework which uses the lenses of Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and Transformative Learning. Emerging themes illustrate how transformative learning was facilitated through a ‘learning by doing’ pedagogy and underpinned by ‘inclusive participation and decision-making’. An important aspect involved good ‘record keeping and documentation’. The ‘role of support organisations’ was crucial to ‘establishing the motivation’ of the fisherfolk, ‘responding to change’, and building ‘trust’. Within these themes I discuss the role of a strong identity, traditional knowledge and culture related to grassroot participants. I also highlight transformative community learning, leadership and mentorship, and inter-connected approaches to developing capacity, knowledge, skills and behaviours which reflect changes in participation and mindsets towards long-term sustainability.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | Ed.D |
| Title: | Exploring ‘Outliers’ – Uncovering transformative learning approaches in a Caribbean fisheries network |
| Event: | UCL |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2020. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. |
| Keywords: | transformative learning, activity systems analysis, cultural historical activity theory, sustainable development, informal learning, non-formal learning, Caribbean, community learning, transgressive learning |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Education, Practice and Society |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10116406 |
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