Cultivating conservation literacy: "Trickle-down" education is not enough
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Education of conservation literacy is practical only if the results and significance of the research makes people understand the priorities. The contributions must address critical challenges, methods and latest innovations that educate the public and biologists in the science of conservation of biology in both formal and informal venues.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2001
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An integrity capstone course for the conservation biology curriculum
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The aim of the study is to let students learn how science fits in with the other components of the process of conservation, particularly in making conservation management decisions. The class is designed to be a capstone, a final class that integrates the material learned throughout the undergraduate program.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2001
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Computers in the classroom: how information technology can improve conservation education
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The author discusses the use of computers as tools and techniques applied for practicing conservational biology. The author concludes that information technology is underused because of lack of time for professional development to connect our teaching with learning.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2003
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