From researchers to primary school: dissemination of scientific research results on the beach. An experience of environmental education at Nefza, Tunisia

• Autorzy: Fanini L. , El Gtari M. , Ghlala A. , El Gtari-Chaabkane T. , Scapini F.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Within the framework of the MEDCORE project on the ecology and management of Mediterranean coastal areas we decided to include the local dissemination of scientific results in Tunisia. The involvement of a local public school, and the joint work of local teachers and of local and international researchers, was chosen as a dissemination method because of the role of the school as an educational centre and the natural interest and curiosity characterising the schoolchildren. As the subject of the experience of dissemination a beach-dune system was considered suitable because of it was near, familiar and easy to reach, and also because of the economic importance of such environments, which generate considerable income as a result of tourists frequenting them. In environmental education, however, less emphasis is placed on this particular environment. A test performed before and after a school trip to the beach showed an increase in knowledge among children about beach-dune systems. Correlations between the gender and background of the children with their previous knowledge and information acquired from the field experience were analysed, and found to be not significant. All the children were equally receptive to environmental issues, regardless of their gender or background (urban/rural environment). One of the main results obtained through this experience is the effectiveness of sharing knowledge with local people, as stakeholders of study sites. The next step in the process of disseminating scientific knowledge for the benefit of the local community should be to examine its possible long-term effects.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

mediterranean coastal zone; sandy beaches; local stakeholders; primary school; environmental education

• Wydawca: Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology ; Elsevier
• Czasopismo: Oceanologia
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: No. 49 (1)
• Strony: 145--157
• Opis fizyczny: bibliogr. 18 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Fanini L.

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El Gtari M.

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Ghlala A.

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El Gtari-Chaabkane T.

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Scapini F.

• Dipartimento di Biologia Animale e Genetica "Leo Pardi", Universita` di Firenze, via Romana 17 50125, Florence, Italy,

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