Addressing The Crisis of Food Insecurity Through Urban Farming Among Students in School: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

Nurul ‘Izzati  Mohamad @ Hussin; Kamisah  Osman

Urban farming activities are relatively less known among school students. Food security is a pressing issue as the world faces a food scarcity crisis. This study is crucial because it tackles immediate and long-term food insecurity, enhances education, promotes healthy eating habits, supports environmental sustainability, fosters community building, and offers economic and psychological benefits. This study aims to identify appropriate learning approaches and strategies to expose school students to urban farming to address food security challenges. Using SCOPUS and Web of Science (WOS) databases, the study employed the PRISMA model, selecting eighteen relevant articles to answer the research questions. Findings indicate that project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on activities using hydroponics or aquaponic kits integrated with strategies like school gardens, field trips, pilot projects, and farm-to-school programs can significantly enhance students' understanding of urban farming and its role in addressing food security issues. A conceptual framework was developed based on these approaches and strategies. Further research is necessary to investigate additional learning methods and suitable strategies to refine and enhance this framework, ensuring the effectiveness of urban farming education programs in schools and making them more comprehensive and impactful in addressing food security challenges.

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Hussin, N. ‘Izzati M. @, & Osman, K. (2024). Addressing The Crisis of Food Insecurity Through Urban Farming Among Students in School: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR). International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(3), 67–83.

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