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Environmental Education Program Design for Student and Adult Audiences
Environmental Education Program Design for Student and Adult Audiences
Author(s)
Mitchell, Sarah V.
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
Environmental Education Programs have
historically provided a series of activities unrelated to each
other or to existing curricula, with minimal emphasis on an
ecosystem approach. Any significant improvement in
environmental education will require fundamental restructuring
of our existing education paradigms. Long term success
of water education programs will require a longitudinal design
where relevant information is reinforced, spiraling throughout
curricula in grades K to 12.
Additionally, adult education is a critical issue. Audience
accessibility, coupled with associated costs, make this a
challenging task. Education of the general public is critical
to the success of efforts to improve water quality. Individuals
are responsible for their contributions to water degradation, as
well as solutions to water supply problems. Citizens who
view themselves as part of the system of resource utilization
are more likely to contribute positively to water management.
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Sponsored and Organized by: U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Date Issued
1995-04
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