Section 3: Documenting and processing learning

This short extract from a presentation by Diana Velasco and Sandra Boni sets out how learning histories can be used in action research to enhance organisational learning and accelerate knowledge transfer. It explains how the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium has approached this methodology within experiments to tell a story about topics within the engagement from … from Introducing the use of learning histories within experiments

‘Learning is not child’s play; we cannot learn without pain’ is a quotation attributed to Aristotle – learning processes take time and involve stretching every aspect of ourselves. In this video from TIPC’s Nordic learning event in 2020, the team working on the Vinnova experiment reflect on the learning histories of the core team, consisting … from Learning histories of Vinnova

This example from the Vinnova experiment shows the learning history method in action, introducing observations from team members on the role of mutual understanding and trust-building in creating learning spaces that trigger action based reflexivity. It includes reflections on the methodology, ways of working, expectations, team dynamics and essential ingredients, before posing questions for further … from Example learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

This practical planning document was developed during the pilot phase of TIPC to help researchers and practitioners from Africa (and other TIPC regions) to prepare to develop the transformative learning history. A learning history is an example of what is called in transition studies a second order learning process, helping us to consider how to … from Transformative Innovation Learning Histories methodology: Principles and practical details

A binnacle is a stand on the deck of a ship, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference. The Dynamic Reflective Binnacle has been developed as an easy and quick tool for recording and keeping track of changes in attitudes, interactions and knowledge (leading to action) in Transformative Innovation Policy experiments. … from Introducing the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle

This worksheet can be printed and used in face-to-face meetings and workshops to encourage learning and reflexivity in experiments, and to maintain the link between systems transformation and the concrete actions and pathways portrayed in the flexible theory of change. The Dynamic Reflective Binnacle records and keeps track of changes in attitudes, interaction and knowledge … from Tool: Dynamic Reflective Binnacle (pdf version)

These extracts show how the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool was used during the TIPC-Vinnova experiment on food systems in 2020 to process reflection and learning. The anonymised contributions of participants show how knowledge and attitudes shifted during the course of the process and reveal some of the issues that emerged. To download the tool and … from Using the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle at the experiment level

The Word version of the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool is suitable for online use as a live and open document that can be completed transparently – for example, using a shared document editor. It helps to encourage learning and reflexivity in experiments, and to maintain the link between systems transformation and the concrete actions and … from Tool: Dynamic Reflective Binnacle (Word version)

The narrative is a story that offers an explanation of our world and from which we can infer things. The idea is not to provide evidence but to show how we understand certain facts or events within a shared cultural spectrum. This tool provides a step-by-step approach to constructing narratives, which can be used as … from Tool: Building and monitoring a TIP narrative

En esta presentación, Matias Ramírez explica por qué y cómo es posible usar las narrativas como una herramienta que estimula la discusión, la reflexión y el aprendizaje dentro del proceso de evaluación formativa. Ramírez presenta una propuesta para construir narrativas en experimentos transformativos a través del uso de los alcances transformadores (ATs). Esta herramienta fue … from Construcción de narrativas: Una herramienta de reflexión

This presentation explains why and how it is possible to use narratives as a tool that stimulates discussion, reflection and learning within the formative evaluation process. It sets out a proposal for building narratives in transformative experiments through the use of transformative outcomes, to describe the changes observed and assumptions made during the implementation of … from Construction of narratives: A reflective tool (English version)