National Conservation Education Association Conference Report (17th, Lafayette, Louisiana, August 16-20, 1970).

Overview & Synopsis

Proceedings of the 1970 Conservation Education Association Conference, held at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, are reported. The theme of the conference was conservation education for quality living. Summaries for each of the topics discussed form the main content of the report: Suggestions for Developing Curriculum Materials in Conservation Education; Definition - Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Outdoor Education; Integrating Conservation Education into the Curriculum; Organization and Responsibilities of State Departments of Education in Conservation Education; Conservation Education in Urban Areas; Guidelines and Functions of State Advisory Councils; The Role of Conservation Education in Adult Groups; Utilizing the Outdoor School Site; Guidelines for Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education in Conservation; The Role of Youth Groups in Conservation Education; The Role of Industry in Conservation Education; and Community Action Programs in Promoting Conservation Education. Also included are the program agenda, summary of the post-conference tour, and a financial report of the association. (BL)