Save the World on Your Way to College by David Gibson and Susan Hull Grasso
The concept of global education via the Internet to save the world is a worthy topic for discussion as such global issues an environmental degradation, civil uprisings, and human injustice will need to be addressed by the global community in an innovative way that is outside of conventional thinking and schooling. The Global Challenge program encourages an international collaboration of individuals that can provide global communication skills, various areas of expertise, and team dynamics which result in a deeper, more elaborate understanding of issues.
Programs that aim to marry business, science, and education in the goal of solving global issues that continue to increase in complexity is an exciting prospect that I feel will empower those that find their way to participate.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
#8 - Kids Count: Young Citizen-Scientists Learn Environmental Activism
Kids Count: Young Citizen-Scientists Learn Environmental Activism by Evantheia Schibsted
The emerging trend of authentic and relevant learning activities has resulted in something more significant than even the teachers suspected it could be. Children's perception is younger and fresher than adults, and can often lead to a break through in scientific thinking and discovery. They can also be highly motivated when they know that their data is meaningful and relevant.
Citizen-Science is a term that emerged to describe partnerships between trained volunteers and scientific researches to answer real-world questions using research methodology and techniques to make a contribution to real world issues. The goal of citizen-science is to engage students in inquiry-based learning and stewardship of our planet.
How can I incorporate this teaching methodology into my classroom?
There exists so many resources and opportunities to provide students with real-world based learning activities that it would not be hard to spend a little time investigating web based initiatives, such as NestWatch which allows children to monitor, record, and observe birds and nests in nature.
How does this type of instruction breakdown barriers of scientific involvement for kids with limited access to resources?
Web based technology allows students with limited resources and access to the outdoors the chance to be introduced to scientific methodology in a very relevant and meaningful manner. Several of the initiatives offer free starter kits that include everything from posters to bilingual write-ups, and kid-oriented questionnaires.
The emerging trend of authentic and relevant learning activities has resulted in something more significant than even the teachers suspected it could be. Children's perception is younger and fresher than adults, and can often lead to a break through in scientific thinking and discovery. They can also be highly motivated when they know that their data is meaningful and relevant.
Citizen-Science is a term that emerged to describe partnerships between trained volunteers and scientific researches to answer real-world questions using research methodology and techniques to make a contribution to real world issues. The goal of citizen-science is to engage students in inquiry-based learning and stewardship of our planet.
How can I incorporate this teaching methodology into my classroom?
There exists so many resources and opportunities to provide students with real-world based learning activities that it would not be hard to spend a little time investigating web based initiatives, such as NestWatch which allows children to monitor, record, and observe birds and nests in nature.
How does this type of instruction breakdown barriers of scientific involvement for kids with limited access to resources?
Web based technology allows students with limited resources and access to the outdoors the chance to be introduced to scientific methodology in a very relevant and meaningful manner. Several of the initiatives offer free starter kits that include everything from posters to bilingual write-ups, and kid-oriented questionnaires.
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