Model 4
After J. Wittmayer and N. Schäpfke1
This model lists activities that researchers can engage in, along with the corresponding roles they take, to address four key issues (ownership, sustainability, power, action) they are likely to encounter when creating and holding spaces of social learning and action for sustainability transitions.
Role of scientist | What does the scientist do in this role? | What key issues need to be addressed in this role? |
Reflective scientist | Analyses dynamics and actors Provides knowledge on the basis of analysis Analyses outcomes Observes, reflects on, and analyses actions | Ownership Sustainability Power Action |
Self-reflexive scientist | Engages in (self)-reflexive practice with regard to own normative orientation Engages in self-reflexive practice with regard to internal and external power dynamics | Sustainability Power |
Knowledge broker | Supports in making sustainability meaningful in the given context Provides space for critical reflection Mediates between different perspectives | Sustainability Power |
Process facilitator | Initiates process Selects participants Facilitates process Facilitates learning process Encourages expression of all viewpoints Facilitates process and experiments | Ownership Power Action |
Change agent | Motivates participants Empowers participants to lead/own the process Initiates and participates in a learning journey based on sustainability values Networks with stakeholders outside the group Participates in process and experiments Supports policy formulation | Ownership Sustainability Power Action |
