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Educational Themes & Outcomes
Educational Themes
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Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) – UGA experts on learning, teaching will facilitate an examination of research on teaching to promote multiple uses of acquired information.
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Learning About Whales – OA researchers and naturalists will teach lessons on marine biology and the scientific study of whales and other marine mammals in their natural environments.
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Whales Across the Public School Curriculum – Participants will collaborate on the development of multi- and inter-disciplinary lessons based on CTL principles.
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Empowering Environmental Social Responsibility – OA and UGA staff throughout the retreat will emphasize the importance of taking social responsibility for the quality of our environment.
Outcomes
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Core Knowledge Of Whales And Environmental Concerns – Participants will have a command of core scientific and sociological knowledge of whales and their environments
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Methods for CTL – Participants will be able to create, implement, and evaluate contextual lessons. These instructional lessons will be supported by appropriate learning theories.
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A Network Of Like-Minded Professionals – Participants will electronically join other teachers and naturalists before and after the retreat to continue to share new ideas and lessons.
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Resources For Continuing Education – Participants will continue to receive materials and instructional ideas after completion of the retreat. Both the network for communications and continuing education will be supported by a website.
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Curriculum Materials To Bring Home And Share – Participants will leave the retreat with materials and ideas to improve their professional practices. Included will be lessons they create during the retreat and an OA instructional kit.
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Empowerment To Make A Difference – Participants are expected to leave the retreat with an increased zeal for social action. This activism may take many forms including encouragement of students to take action.
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