Use of National Parks for Outdoor Environmental Education: An Australian Case Study.
Overview & Synopsis
A study examined the objectives of outdoor education teachers and park staff involved in secondary school visits to Victoria (Australia) national parks. Interviews with teachers and park staff, observations, and document analysis indicate that outdoor education teachers needed training in socially critical environmental education, ecology, and land management. The educational merits of national parks versus local places are discussed. (Contains 35 references.) (TD)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Use of National Parks for Outdoor Environmental Education: An Australian Case Study. |
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| Author / Organization | Lugg, Alison, Slattery, Deirdre |
| Subject & Discipline | Case Studies, Educational Cooperation, Educational Needs |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2003 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-63829 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |