Dickerson, D. L., Penick, J. E., Dawkins, K. R., & Van Sickle, M. (2007) Finding 4

To facilitate students’ ability to conceptualize the groundwater environment, engage teachers in learning how to develop appropriate assessment materials. For example, model use of preassessment to assess students’ groundwater understandings using various types of multiplechoice items, open-ended questions, and drawing prompts. Ask teachers to analyze what types of information each item provides and construct an appropriateinstructional plan based on the responses. Continue reading →

Miller, D. R. and M. F. Smith (1991) Finding 4

Design communication and professional development opportunities for outreach educators that will motivate them to implement a priority program because:

  • It is clear that they are supported by their organization and resources are made available.
  • They have a choice to participate

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Brody, M. (1995) Finding 2

Recognize that issues and context for different geographic regions impact educator and natural resource manager priorities for the relative importance of selected concepts, skills, and values. Tie water and water resource education to local values and needs of:

  • The geographic region
  • Educator identified priorities
  • Natural resource manager identified priorities

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Fedler, A. J. (Ed.) Finding 14

In designing outreach programs that strive to link environmental concern with recreational behaviors

  • Vary program goals to reflect differences in commitment among experienced and active anglers, ex anglers, inactive anglers, and non anglers

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Fedler, A. J. (Ed.) Finding 15

Develop program design and content to adhere to guiding principles for boating, fishing, and aquatic stewardship education. The program

  • Provides participants with opportunities to engage in the valuing process (i.e., choosing, affirming, and acting) as it relates to programs, program activities, and their own growth and development

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