FOOD06017 2023 Surplus Food Distribution
Full Title
Surplus Food Distribution
Transcript Title
Surplus Food Distribution
Code
FOOD06017
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
FOOD - Food Science
Department
HEAL - Health & Nutritional Sciences
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2023 - Full Academic Year 2023-24
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Thomas Smyth, Owen Kenny, Maria Dermiki, Paul Sullivan, Juliet Mubaiwa
Programme Membership
SG_SSUSS_S06 202300 Certificate in Sustainable Food Surplus Practice
SG_SSURP_S06 202300 Certificate in Surplus Food Distribution
Description
This module will address the learning needs of students who are either food businesses or individuals and community leaders that already engage in food distribution or are interested in engaging in food distributions. It will provide these students with the knowledge to guide donation of surplus food following the principles of dignity & ethics and will help them develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Understand the principles guiding surplus food distribution, food aid and donations.
2.
Evaluate various dignity considerations concerning to surplus food distributions.
3.
Apply communication strategies to engage stakeholders in supporting surplus food distribution.
4.
Apply ethical practices for the preparation of food donations.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities, e.g. online lectures, independent learning and directed learning. This approach, in combination with UDL is expected to address various student learning needs. In terms of UDL multiple means of engagement, multiple means of representation and action, and multiple means of expression will be employed. Some examples of multiple means of engagement will be allowing students to choose their own case study in forum discussions to work on, or fostering collaboration and community when students are working in teams, or minimising threats and distractions when creating schedules and plans in order to keep students on track. Some examples of multiple means of representation will be providing students with a list of definitions for each section of the module, providing slides and recordings with captions. Some examples of multiple means of action and expression will be the facilitation of management of information and resources through the organisation of the Moodle according to themes. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (e.g. powerpoint presentations, recordings of online lectures and supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. uploading assignments and journals).
The lecture delivery may be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group and peer learning. In cases where it is necessary to build on previous knowledge, students will be provided with slides, presentations or MOOC.
Case studies and problem-based learning will be employed to facilitate deeper learning and provide the students with the skills to apply their knowledge to real life scenarios.
Module Assessment Strategies
This is a 100% CA module and the students will be assessed through a variety of assignments such as MCQs, projects and forum discussion.. Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skill building. Regular assessments may be undertaken via moodle or Teams and assignments delivered as per module requirements. Assessment is designed to scaffold knowledge of the students. As a way of providing multiple means of engagement, they will be provided with choices of assessment where applicable, ensuring the learning outcomes are achieved.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, assessment that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard. Assignment guidelines will be provided.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Understand the principles guiding surplus food distribution, food aid and donations when participating in food donations.
- Understanding what is surplus food and what can be donated
- Understand who are the actors and what are their responsibilities in food donation
2. Evaluate various dignity considerations concerning surplus food distributions.
- Identify the risks and limitations associated with surplus food distribution
- Apply principles of dignity when redistributing food to different groups
3. Apply communication strategies to engage stakeholders in supporting surplus food distribution.
- Develop various communication skills to engage stakeholders from different backgrounds across the food supply chain
- Apply various communication strategies to engage different stakeholders.
4. Apply ethical practices for the preparation of food donations.
- Apply principles of ethics when preparing food for donations
- Apply principles of ethics when distributing food
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCQ | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,3 |
| 2 | Project | Project | Individual Project | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,4 |
| 3 | Forum Discussion | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | OnGoing | 2,4 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Theory lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2016-07-01 The Routledge Handbook of Food Ethics Routledge
ISBN 9781317595496 ISBN-13 1317595491
2016-07-01 The Routledge Handbook of Food Ethics Routledge
ISBN 9781317595496 ISBN-13 1317595491
While the history of philosophy has traditionally given scant attention to food and the ethics of eating, in the last few decades the subject of food ethics has emerged as a major topic, encompassing a wide array of issues, including labor justice, public health, social inequity, animal rights and environmental ethics. This handbook provides a much needed philosophical analysis of the ethical implications of the need to eat and the role that food plays in social, cultural and political life. Unlike other books on the topic, this text integrates traditional approaches to the subject with cutting edge research in order to set a new agenda for philosophical discussions of food ethics. The Routledge Handbook of Food Ethics is an outstanding reference source to the key topics, problems and debates in this exciting subject and is the first collection of its kind. Comprising over 35 chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into 7 parts: the phenomenology of food gender and food food and cultural diversity liberty, choice and food policy food and the environment farming and eating other animals food justice Essential reading for students and researchers in food ethics, it is also an invaluable resource for those in related disciplines such as environmental ethics and bioethics.
Recommended Reading
2018-11-16 Taste, Waste and the New Materiality of Food Routledge
ISBN 9780429755194 ISBN-13 0429755198
2018-11-16 Taste, Waste and the New Materiality of Food Routledge
ISBN 9780429755194 ISBN-13 0429755198
Anthropocentric thinking produces fractured ecological perspectives that can perpetuate destructive, wasteful behaviours. Learning to recognise the entangled nature of our everyday relationships with food can encourage ethical ecological thinking and lay the foundations for more sustainable lifestyles. This book analyses ethnographic data gathered from participants in Alternative Food Networks from farmers markets to community gardens, agricultural shows and food redistribution services. Drawing on theoretical insights from political ecology, eco-feminism, ecological humanities, human geography and critical food studies, the author demonstrates the sticky and enduring nature of anthropocentric discourses. Chapters in this book experiment with alternative grammars to support and amplify ecologically attuned practices of human and more-than-human togetherness. In times of increasing climate variability, this book calls for alternative ontologies and world-making practices centred on food which encourage agility and adaptability and are shown to be enacted through playful tinkering guided by an ethic of convivial dignity. This innovative book offers a valuable insight into food networks and sustainability which will be useful core reading for courses focusing on critical food studies, food ecology and environmental studies.
Recommended Reading
2022-06-16 Social and Cultural Aspects of the Circular Economy Routledge
ISBN 9781000601343 ISBN-13 100060134X
2022-06-16 Social and Cultural Aspects of the Circular Economy Routledge
ISBN 9781000601343 ISBN-13 100060134X
This collection of essays brings together discussions arguing that the circular economy must be linked to society and culture in order to create a viable concept for remodelling the economy. Covering a diverse range of topics and regions, including cities and living, food and human waste, packaging and law, fashion, design and art, this book provides a multi-layered examination of circularity. Transitioning to a circular economy, reducing resource input and waste, and narrowing material and energy loops are becoming an increasingly important targets to combat decades of unsustainable models of consumption. However, they will require a significant shift in social and cultural thinking and these dimensions have not yet been factored into policy debates and frameworks. While recognising the key role of individual consumers and their behaviours, the book goes beyond this singular perspective to provide equal focus on institutional and political structures as necessary drivers for real change. Social and Cultural Aspects of the Circular Economy argues for a social and solidarity economy (SSE) to combine individual actions with a wider cultural shift. It will be an important read for scholars, researchers, students and policy-makers in the circular economy, waste studies, consumption and other environmentally focused social sciences.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Updated Literary Resources
Journal Resources
URL Resources
https://food.cloud/
https://www.ennonline.net//fex/9/project
https://www.ennonline.net//fex/101/chapter4
https://food.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2017-09/fw_lib_germany_food-donation-guidance_fsai.pdf
https://www.ennonline.net/fex/11/principles
Other Resources
MOOC on repurposing surplus food
Additional Information