Talsma, V. (2001) Finding 1

Encourage and support use of a community-based curriculum based on water monitoring. (This type of curriculum has been shown to be highly acceptable among teachers and to provide professional satisfaction.) Continue reading →

Fackler, R. (2003) Finding 1

Provide teacher training that is hands-on, intense, comprehensive, and includes work in the field. A successful training could:

  • Include an introduction to the watershed topic(s), water quality testing, use of equipment, hands-on instruction, introduction to inquiry-based learning, introduction to and use of field-based science investigations, and related science and career topics.
  • Assure availability of any resources required for the training.
  • Include practice training activities designed to match the situation where teachers will apply the activities.
  • Provide professional development in: student initiatives, action research, interdisciplinary approaches, and help with barriers to program implementation.

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Constance, D. H., Rikoon, S. J., & Ma, J. C. (1996) Finding 1

In landowner or renter situations:

  • Determine whether the landowner or renter is primarily responsible for water quality or conservation decisions
  • Identify factors that may influence the person who could take action
  • Understand “opportunity costs” and social norms relative to the content or practice focus of the outreach

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Fedler, A. J. (Ed.) Finding 3

In designing outreach to encourage participation in outdoor recreation programs, attend to:

  • Individual and socio-economic characteristics of participants (age, gender, income, education) as they relate to their participation in outdoor activities

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