Assessing Farmer Innovations in Agroforestry in Eastern Zambia |
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| Authors: | V Stewart S Marsh R Kingwell D Pannell A Abadi S Schilizzi |
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| Institution: | 1. Agriculture Western Australia , Merredin, WA, 6415, Australia;2. Department of Agricultural Economics , University of Sydney , NSW, 2006, Australia;3. Agriculture Western Australia , 3 Baron‐Hay Court, South Perth, Western Australia, 6151 Fax: E-mail: rkingwell@agric.wa.gov.au;4. Faculty of Agriculture , University of Western Australia , WA, 6907, Australia;5. Faculty of Agriculture , University of Western Australia , WA, 6907, Australia;6. Research Fellow, Grains Research and Development Corporation;7. Faculty of Agriculture , University of Western Australia , WA, 6907, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Abstract An interactive group‐based farm simulation game used in Australia for farming‐systems education is described. The computer‐aided game is the main feature of a facilitated one‐day workshop. The game and the workshop are designed to feature fun and learning for farming systems. Responses of game players are collated to reveal their perceptions and experiences of the game. Player feedback indicates that they find the game challenging, entertaining and effective in conveying a range of farming systems issues. The Australian experience shows that it is possible to design a game package that harnesses the beneficial elements of fun, group activity, facilitation, computer simulation and peer competition; with the outcome of stimulating and facilitating people's learning about fanning systems. |
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| Keywords: | farming systems education simulation games adult learning |
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