"Improved Teaching and Learning in a Field Setting through the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program" by Frederick J. Rich

Presentation

Improved Teaching and Learning in a Field Setting through the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program

Accepting The "Stem Challenge” Preparing K-16 Students for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century Conference (2008)

Frederick J. Rich, Georgia Southern University
R. Kelly Vance, Georgia Southern University
Gale A. Bishop, Georgia Southern University

Abstract

Sea turtle conservation has been used for 18 years to construct an inquiry- and field-based, hands-on learning experience for 14 K-12 teacher-interns/yr, enhancing STEM content, technology competence, critical thinking, self-esteem, and willingness to take academic risk. Traditional teaching is followed by experiential learning supported by mentoring by a team of STEM faulty members, teacher-mentors, and a robust web site (www.scistp.org). Teachers transfer content and pedagogy into their classrooms through endangered species teaching units. Session Presenters

Keywords

Sea Turtle Conservation,
Field Based Learning,
Endangered Species

Disciplines

Geology

Publication Date

2008

Citation Information

Frederick J. Rich, R. Kelly Vance and Gale A. Bishop. "Improved Teaching and Learning in a Field Setting through the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program" Accepting The "Stem Challenge” Preparing K-16 Students for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century Conference (2008)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert_vance/5/