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Selected Works of Heather Scott
Presentation
Using Local Resources to Engage Teachers and Students in Learning: Part of the Federally-funded Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program
Hawaii International Conference on Education
  • Missy M. Bennett, Georgia Southern University
  • Heather C. Scott, Georgia Southern University
  • Megan Troutt, Georgia Southern University
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
1-9-2013
Disciplines
Abstract or Description

Presentation given at the Hawaii International Conference on Education.

Program

Do your students or teachers suffer from “nature deficit disorder”? Engage and interest students and teachers in the study of ecology and other content through the use of place-based resources to teach national and state standards. This workshop shares preliminary data and engaging strategies from professional development activities which engage secondary teachers in the investigation of local natural resources and encourage the development of ecology lessons and activities using local resources.

Location
Honolulu, HI
Citation Information
Missy M. Bennett, Heather C. Scott and Megan Troutt. "Using Local Resources to Engage Teachers and Students in Learning: Part of the Federally-funded Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program" Hawaii International Conference on Education (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/heather-c-scott/26/