Jordan Food Systems Training

Objective of the learning trajectory

Strengthen the knowledge, skills and practical competencies of participants to work with and apply
food system concepts and tools.

By the end of the learning trajectory the participants are expected to have gained:

1. Basic understanding of FS approach and key concepts;

2. Insights into FS assessment tools and how to use them;
3. Insights and understanding of key elements for (designing) FS transformation processes;
4. Experience on how to apply FS approach in practice through case based deep dives and
groupwork to identify future research and innovation priorities.

Overview of the learning trajectory and expected commitment from participants

The learning trajectory comprises an onboarding module, and 4 content modules of which one case-
based module where participants apply a FS approach whilst looking into questions and cases that
are relevant to the Jordanian context. Participants will work in groups to reflect about priorities for
research and innovation within Jordan’s horticulture sector and the respective food system.

Onboarding Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4

ONLINE LIVE session Jordan ONLINE ONLINE LIVE session Jordan

Introduction, The FS approach FS assessment Food system Applying a FS

course overview, and key concepts tools and transformation, approach to
learning platform, LIVE session in approaches key elements and identify priorities
preparing for first Jordan experiences for research and
session innovation.

Application of concepts and theory in practice – cased based groupwork

The learning trajectory covers a period of six weeks. Participants are expected to invest, on average,
four (4) hours per week on:

- Facilitated online sessions – attendance of > 85% is required

- Self-paced (online) learning activities
- Group work activities
- Participation in live face-to-face sessions

Each learning module is composed of self-paced learning activities (accessible through the interactive
learning management platform Curatr) and a live face-to-face session in Jordan or a facilitated online
session.

The self-paced learning activities involve going through reading material, instructional videos,
individual assignments, etc.

The online learning management platform allows course participants to interact, exchange ideas and
reflect on each other's inputs.

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Module 1 and Module 4 also include live sessions in Jordan which require time invest of 2 full days
(09:30 – 15:00, including breaks and lunch) for each live session.

Programme

Dates Modality Topic Approach

22 - 25 JAN Online Onboarding - Introduction & overview of 1 online Zoom session (1.5 hrs)
course, learning platform, preparations Self-paced learning and
28 & 29 JAN LIVE Module 1 - Introduction to the food system Live session in Jordan (2 days)
approach and key concepts Group work
5 - 8 FEB Online Module 2 - Food system assessment tools 1 online Zoom session (1.5 hrs)
and approaches Self-paced learning
Group work
12 - 15 FEB BREAK Catching up self-paced learning and group Self-paced learning
work & coaching with mentors Group work
online coaching
19 - 22 FEB Online Module 3 - Food system transformation key 1 online Zoom session (1.5 hrs)
elements and experiences Self-paced learning
Group work
25 & 26 FEB LIVE Module 4 – Applying food system approach Live session in Jordan (2 days)
(tentative) in practice Group work

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