Over and Under the Waves of the Great Southern Reef: Using children's literature to teach marine science in schools: a teacher's guide
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posted on 2024-12-10, 00:04 authored by Catia Abreu De Freitas, Prue FrancisPrue Francis, Paul VenzoPaul Venzo, Alecia BellgroveAlecia BellgroveOver and Under the Waves of the Great Southern Reef: Using children's literature to teach marine science in schools: a teacher's guide
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Background This NTRO is a teachers’ guide to marine science education activities related to the Great Southern Reef (GSR). The activities proposed were designed with the purpose of developing students’ knowledge about the GSR and enhancing ocean literacy in schools. The guide is aligned with the recently announced UNESCO Decade of Ocean Science goal: “By 2030, 70% of formal educators worldwide receive continuous training in Ocean Literacy and pedagogical tools to incorporate Ocean Literacy in the classroom”. Contribution The promotion of ocean literacy in schools is the starting point to develop a more ocean literate society. This booklet offers educational activities and ideas on how to use children’s literature, such as picture books, to promote critical and creative thinking, enhance students’ knowledge and connection with the ocean, and inspire stewardship of local marine environments. It is the only publication of its kind for primary school educators with specific focus on the connection between children’s literature and marine science education around the GSR. Significance This booklet is part of a PhD project entitled Using children’s literature to teach marine science concepts conducted by Cátia Freitas, a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student at Deakin University, Victoria, under the supervision of Dr Prue Francis, Dr Alecia Bellgrove and Dr Paul Venzo. The booklet has been used by primary educators around Australia, and has been featured at national (Australian Marine Science Association, 2022) and international conferences (MARE Conference: People and the Sea, Amsterdam 2023, International Pacific Marine Education Network, Victoria BC 2023, National Marine Education Association, Bellingham, 2023).Publication classification
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Deakin University, Faculty of Science, Engineering and the Built EnvironmentPlace of publication
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