This course provided students with an initial introduction to concepts of transdisciplinary problem solving for increasingly complex problems often referred to as “wicked problems”. The course focused on “problem framing” from the perspective of diverse disciplines and sectors. “Problem framing” refers to a process of conceptualising contributing factors and impacts of a problem to guide later detailed analysis and intervention development. Problem framing guides “where to look,” while problem analysis relates to the process of obtaining and using information about the problem guided by the problem framing.
To learn and apply transdisciplinary concepts and skills, students applied the 4D food security framework to illustrate and discuss the different fields and dimensions involved in achieving equal food security for all. These included the problems involved in the agricultural production of enough, sustainable and healthy food for everyone, the impact of food production on the environment and vice versa, food consumption, food preferences, securing equal access to food, and human health.
Course instructors
– Associate Professor Dr. Worachart Wisawapipat (Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus)
– Dr. Natcha Sornhiran (Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus)
– Professor Dr. Kyoko Kusakabe (Asian Institute of Technology)
– Associate Professor Dr. Uma Langkulsen (Thammasat University)
– Associate Professor Dr. Wannarat Ratanawarang (Thammasat University)
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