We are putting together an urban watershed restoration program with neighborhood-based projects. The central assumption is that a series of hands-on learning opportunities following a general classroom talk will improve the adoption of the behaviors and implementation of the BMPS in residential properties. Our experience with a pilot program indicates that hands-on learning fosters the positive behaviors in the participants and gives them confidence to show others how to do the same (thus, the idea of bringing the project into a neighborhood setting). But, for large agency funding we need to reference some research indicating that hands-on learning is a legitimate teaching technique.
Pamela Berstler
Managing Member
G3, Green Gardens Group
United States
Hands-on Learning vs Classroom Only
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Try Action-Learning. This is a well proven learning methodology involving students or learners in a learner-centred way. Works for children and adults as learners participate wholly in a real environment or classroom setting. IT is based on experiential learning, practical applications and learners get to show and tell, present, enhancing team work where needs be. The confidence level of the learner becomes better and better. Just google Action Learning and you will find lots of materials and advice.
Cheers and have fun doing it/Richard
Richard Teo
Director
Seafood & Maritime Industries Trg Ltd
Australia
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Pamela,
You should find some supporting research on the Children and Nature Network website at http://www.childrenandnature.org/research/. I quickly browsed their pages and saw at least a couple reports that could be beneficial to you.
Alicia Carlson
NH Department of Environmental Services
United States