Creating Inspiring Workshops and Courses in Transdisciplinarity: A Guide - Manual / Resource - Page 70
Fundamental concepts in transdisciplinary research theory
Frameworks and phases: An overview of the transdisciplinary research process
To unpack the process of TDR projects,
it is helpful to structure the dynamic,
interactive, and sometimes messy
process into phases with associated
main tasks and key questions to
consider. Frameworks with 3 phases
are widely used and described, typically
illustrated with diagrams and tables
illustrating these steps. Various authors
have proposed similar models with
slight variations, emphasizing the
importance of collaboration, diverse
perspectives, and integration of
knowledge throughout the process.
For simplicity, we propose to use the 3
phases described as follows:
•
Collaborative problem framing
(co-design)
•
Analyzing the problem and coproducing new knowledge
(co-production)
•
Integrating knowledge for
application and assessment of
outcomes (co-implementation)
Key motivations for engagement in each phase include the diverse expertise and
perspectives participants bring to the table, aiming to collectively frame the problem,
conduct analyses, and develop workable solutions. Design principles and guiding
questions are often provided to support each phase of the process, with case studies
used to demonstrate their application. In addition, there is a need for long-term
engagement and iteration in TDR efforts, as solutions may require revision over time due
to the complexity of the issues and rapid changes in the world.
Collaboration, knowledge co-production, and TDR are closely linked, with collaboration
being a key assumption and requirement for TDR. Terms such as co-creation,
Three colleagues work together on a network map, part of the pre-co-design phase.
Photo credit: M. Krebs
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Concepts Frameworks and phases
