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Conservation Education -- Theory and Practice

Developing a Conservation Education Program
by Kathy Lehnhardt
Curator of Education, Disney's Animal Kingdom
A tool for new or experienced educators who wish to refresh their program development process.
Conservation Education in (AZA) Zoos and Aquariums
by Bruce L. Carr, Ph.D.
Director, Conservation Education, AZA

Zoo education is an important pillar of modern zoos’ mission statements. From humble beginnings to an integral part of the field of conservation, the history of zoo education is traced as its purpose and role takes shape. This article discusses the important role of education in conservation work.
By Jackie Ogden, PHD, Chris Gentile, and Barbara Revard
AZA Communique, August 2005
This article is from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Communique. It discusses current and long-term conservation education trends in the U.S.
Education Theory
This site examines 12 different theories on how people learn including Constructivism, Behaviorism, Piaget's Developmental Theory, Neuroscience, Brain-Based Learning, Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, Right Brain/Left Brain Thinking, Communities of Practice, Control Theory, Observational Learning, and Vygotsky and Social Cognition. |
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