Siemer, W. F., & Knuth, B. A. (2001) Finding 2

To increase ownership and empowerment, design programs with a strong emphasis on:

  • Combining: a) field activities; b) curriculum activities; c) family and community involvement
  • Multi-faceted experiences, which are more likely to lead to an increase in skills, knowledge and motivation than education which includes only one of the above elements.

Individual 
The learning experience: Encourages the learner to set meaningful learning goals and to take personal responsibility for their own learning.

Community 
The learning experience: Reaches people in multiple ways.

Citation: Siemer, W. F., & Knuth, B. A. (2001). Effects of fishing education programs on antecedents of responsible environmental behavior. Journal of Environmental Education, 32(4), 23-29.
Citation Type: Research