Improved Teaching and Learning in a Field Setting through the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program

Frederick J. Rich; R. Kelly Vance; Gale A. Bishop

Improved Teaching and Learning in a Field Setting through the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program

Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Georgia Southern University

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Abstract

Sea turtle conservation has been used for 18 years to construct an inquiry- and field-based, hands-on learning experience for 14 K-12 teacher-interns/yr, enhancing STEM content, technology competence, critical thinking, self-esteem, and willingness to take academic risk. Traditional teaching is followed by experiential learning supported by mentoring by a team of STEM faulty members, teacher-mentors, and a robust web site (www.scistp.org). Teachers transfer content and pedagogy into their classrooms through endangered species teaching units. Session Presenters

Original language	American English
State	Published - 2008
Event	Accepting The "Stem Challenge” Preparing K-16 Students for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century Conference - Duration: Jan 1 2008 → …

Conference

Conference	Accepting The "Stem Challenge” Preparing K-16 Students for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century Conference
Period	01/1/08 → …

Disciplines

Geology

Keywords

Endangered Species
Field Based Learning
Sea Turtle Conservation

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Improved Teaching and Learning in a Field Setting through the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program

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