Do Water Safety Lessons Improve Water Safety Knowledge?, 2021 Extreme Environments Laboratory, University of Portsmouth
Do Water Safety Lessons Improve Water Safety Knowledge?, Michael J. Tipton, Joseph Muller, Cristian Abelairas Gomez, Jo Corbett
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
A person, usually a child or young adult, dies by drowning every 90 seconds around the planet. Most drowning prevention initiatives do not assess the efficacy of the intervention. In this study, thirteen- to fourteen-year-olds had their level of water safety knowledge (covering cold shock, rips and tides) assessed before, just after, and 3-6 months after one, 25-minute water safety lesson on these topics. We evaluated the knowledge gained and retained on water safety “awareness” (i.e., knowledge of risks) and “confidence” in terms of knowing what to do in an emergency. The results demonstrated that the lesson significantly increased water …
Post Pandemic Aquatics: Professionals On Deck, 2021 Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Services
Post Pandemic Aquatics: Professionals On Deck, Susan J. Grosse
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
As aquatic programs re-open and/or expand as COVID restrictions lift, avoiding virus transmission is a top health and safety concern. This article presents options for safe social distancing for professionals and participants during teaching of swim lessons, coaching sessions, and aquatic exercise classes. Emphasis is on practical, session-to-session issues. Suggestions are applicable to all ages of participants in aquatic programs. Focus is on information for aquatic professionals providing direct participant service. Guidelines for program management are also included.
User Education Through Webinars Of Madras Library Association: An Evaluation, 2021 Librarian, B.I.H.E.R. – Deemed to be University, Chennai – 600 073
User Education Through Webinars Of Madras Library Association: An Evaluation, Prabakar Stanleay Dr, Sivasamy Krishnasamy Dr., Janarthanan Pichai Mr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The aim and objectives of the article is to identify the gender who inculcate more knowledge by means of participating in the webinars organized by the Madras Library Association. Further, to identify the availability of the relationship between “Awareness about the Webinars” and the “Frequency of the participation in the Webinars” and as well as to assess the impact of "Participation in the Webinars" over "Usefulness towards career building". Questionnaires are sent to the participants of the Webinars organized by Madras Library Association through Google Form. The duration of the webinars are the pandemic period of COVID-19. 144 delegates responded …
Nebline, Sept./Oct. 2021, 2021 University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebline, Sept./Oct. 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
4-H Youth Help Celebrate 150 Years of Lancaster County Fair
Farm to School Connections in Lancaster County
Recipe of the Month
Uses of Compost
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series
Medically Important Spiders in Nebraska: The Black Widow and Brown Recluse
Herd Health Vaccinations
4-H Announcements for enrolled 4-H'ers or 4-H volunteers
4-H State Public Speaking Top Results
Eight Lancaster 4-H Clubs Receive Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards
Sam’s Club Donates $1,000 to 4-H Council
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Tim & Jenny Higgins
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: JJ & Amy Frink
Youth Science Day …
Teaching For Transformation: Developing Agency And Solidarity Consciousness In A Critical-Transdisciplinary, Garden-Based Urban Environmental Studies Program, 2021 The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Teaching For Transformation: Developing Agency And Solidarity Consciousness In A Critical-Transdisciplinary, Garden-Based Urban Environmental Studies Program, Pieranna Pieroni
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
This dissertation focuses on “Community Roots,” an instantiation of urban, garden-based environmental education that employs a “critical-transdisciplinary” design framework and pedagogies. The “crit-trans” construct, articulated by the Urban Environmental Studies Research Coven (Strong et. al., 2016) is offered as both a generative approach to liberatory (environmental) pedagogies with applications across the curriculum and as a form of resistance to neoliberal logics shaping educational (and other) settings. After situating Community Roots in its socio-environmental, institutional, historical and theoretical contexts, a detailed description of the course’s instantiation of crit-trans pedagogy is offered. Additionally, reflections of 14 youth and adult participants are analyzed, …
Academic Libraries Support E-Learning And Lifelong Learning: A Case Study, 2021 PSN College of Engineering & Technology
Academic Libraries Support E-Learning And Lifelong Learning: A Case Study, Sivankalai S
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
E-learning has proven to be the best method for corporations, primarily when MNCs conduct training programmes for their workforce worldwide. In e-learning, a teacher no longer directs students; instead, a step-by-step guide has replaced the teacher. The idea of web 2.0, life-long learning, open education, and social constructivism is often linked with this term. Librarians can benefit from e-learning as well as students and researchers. Staff training through additional online programmes assists employees in learning the latest ideas, handling new challenges, and meeting reader demands. E-learning is becoming more and more popular each year at universities across Canada. E-learning is …
Informational Signage Increases Awareness Of A Rattlesnake In A Canadian Urban Park System, 2021 Wildlife Preservation Canada
Informational Signage Increases Awareness Of A Rattlesnake In A Canadian Urban Park System, Jonathan D. Choquette, Alexis V. Hand
Human–Wildlife Interactions
Human–snake conflict results in negative outcomes for people and snakes, and if left unmanaged, could undermine conservation efforts. One approach to managing conflict between people and snakes is to use signage to inform members of the public on the presence of venomous snakes and measures to prevent snakebites. To be an effective tool, however, signs must first be noticed, then read and understood by the target audience. As part of conservation efforts targeting eastern massasauga rattlesnakes (Sistrurus catenatus) in southwestern Ontario, Canada, we tested the effectiveness of signage at increasing awareness of its presence, status and threats, and …
The Impact Of Natural Playscapes On Toddler Play, 2021 East Tennessee State University
The Impact Of Natural Playscapes On Toddler Play, Laura J. Pearce
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A distinct lack of data related to the impact of natural environments on children birth to age 3 was identified by a thematic review of the existing literature. With this in mind, the researcher designed a limited scope quantitative study to explore the potential for extending the existing body of research to include this younger age. The study used a time sampling method to code behaviors that occurred in videos collected of children from 12 to 35 month who were playing on the playground at their childcare facility. The playscapes were classified as naturalistic or manufactured. The data was then …
Nebline, August 2021, 2021 University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebline, August 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
The Myths & Facts of Head Lice
Coping with Picky Eating
Recipes of the Month
6 Common Composting Questions
Garden Guide: Things to do this Month
Tips for a Fun and Educational Day at the Fair
Kissing Bugs in Nebraska
Lancaster County Super Fair, July 29-Aug. 7, 2021
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members
4-H Gold Tournament Fundraiser, Oct. 3
4-H’ers Test Family and Consumer Science Skills at Life Challenge
4-H Clover College: 48 Workshops of Hands-on Learning!
4-H’ers Test Their Knowledge of Animals and Decision-Making Skills at PASE
4-H District Horse Results
4-H Announcements …
Nebline, July 2021, 2021 University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebline, July 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Smart Techniques Conserve Water in Your Yard
Building a Healthy Community: What Lincolnites Say
Recipe of the Month
Saving and Sing and Storing Garden Seeds
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater: Last in a Series - Uranium
UNL East Campus Discovery Days
Nebraska 4rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Ants in the Home & Landscape
Lawn Care and Young Children: Creating a Safe and Fun Place to Play
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Marti Thomson
Summer Programming 4-H Interns
4-H Announcements for 4H'ers and Volunteers
Extension News
Extension Calendar
Using Outdoor Learning As An Instructional Strategy, 2021 Minnesota State University, Mankato
Using Outdoor Learning As An Instructional Strategy, Mary Schoeb
Innovations and Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning
Spending time in nature or an outdoor environment is a healthy practice that can provide many mental and physical benefits. Thus, outdoor learning is an instructional strategy that can capitalize on these benefits and that is engaging for students. Outdoor learning can encourage student engagement in the content, while offering authentic learning opportunities. Outdoor learning can positively impact students’ learning and intrinsic motivation, their social and behavioral needs, as well as improve their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Teachers may face a variety of potential barriers when attempting to facilitate outdoor learning. These obstacles are described and addressed by providing …
Physics In The Garden, 2021 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Physics In The Garden, Dae Jin Park, Jiyoun Jung, Tanner Haun Bush
Mechanical Engineering
The Final Design Review (FDR) report explains the initial research, design process, finalized design, manufacturing and assembly methods, and testing done by the senior project group in Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. For this project, the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden would like to develop an educational and interactive exhibit that conveys a lesson in physics. The Botanical Garden envisions an exciting feature to educate children on physical science and broaden the appeal of the garden. This document captures the problem’s scope, requirements, initial concept, design research, target demographic, ideation, evaluation processes, and project …
Nebline, June 2021, 2021 University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebline, June 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Choosing Quality Child Care: Guidance For Parents
Eastern Carpenter Bees
Eating for Brain Health
Recipe of the Month
Naturally Occurring Contaminants, Part 4 of a Series — Arsenic
Efficiency Is Key To Profit On Stocker Cattle
Common Grub Control Questions
Garden Guide: Things to do This Month
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Jen & Jesse Metcalf
4th Graders Learn About “Farm to Fork” During Virtual Ag Festival
Statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge Results
Extension News
Extension Calendar
STEM Zoom Workshops in June
Seeking Lancaster County Fair Historic Memorabilia and Stories
Biodiversity Monitoring And Volunteer Motivations: A Case Study On The Imagined Communities Of Citizen Scientists In Meinung, Taiwan, 2021 University of San Francisco
Biodiversity Monitoring And Volunteer Motivations: A Case Study On The Imagined Communities Of Citizen Scientists In Meinung, Taiwan, Serena May Calcagno
Master's Projects and Capstones
The Asia Pacific’s biodiversity is under threat. One significant step that can improve conservation is gathering data on what species exist in different areas over time, which can provide insight into ecosystem health. This is especially important in biodiversity hotspots, where high levels of endemism and anthropogenic risk overlap. Though it is one of the few places in the Pacific not classified as a biodiversity hotspot, Taiwan has an unusually high saturation in terms of biodiversity data points. Investigating the motives of biodiversity monitoring volunteerism is already a topic of growing scholarly interest, but relatively few studies have focused on …
Nature-Based Learning At An Urban Community College: A Case Study At The Central Park Zoo, 2021 CUNY Guttman Community College
Nature-Based Learning At An Urban Community College: A Case Study At The Central Park Zoo, Nicole Kras
Publications and Research
There is rapidly growing research on the multiple benefits of nature-based experiences. Some institutions of higher education have incorporated these types of experiences in areas such as building design, travel offerings, residential programs, green spaces, field trips, wellness centers, and freshman orientation programs. Unfortunately, urban community college students often do not receive the chance to participate in these type of experiences due to lack of opportunity and lack of time outside of class due to their multiple responsibilities. One way to help mitigate some of these challenges, is for community college faculty to embed nature-based learning experiences into their courses. …
The Role And Impact Of The Environment In Shaping The Decisions Of Parents And Alternative Educators In Early Education, 2021 The University of San Francisco
The Role And Impact Of The Environment In Shaping The Decisions Of Parents And Alternative Educators In Early Education, Mia Hopkinson
Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to research parents’ and alternative educators’ perspectives on the role of the educational environment in early education and how this impacts their pedagogical beliefs. The qualitative study explored the following research questions: What do traditional school parents and outdoor alternative parents seek in their child’s early education environment? What shapes parents' decisions on their child’s educational and learning experiences? How do alternative educational leaders and educators understand the role of the alternative environment? How does this impact how they think about education? Interviews were conducted with two traditional parents, two alternative parents and four …
Infographic: What Girls Want In School Sport Uniforms, 2021 Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: What Girls Want In School Sport Uniforms, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Victoria University surveyed 727 girls aged 12 to 18 to gain insight into their preferences and opinions on sport uniforms. Here, we share what clothing they prefer to wear during school sport and their reasons why. The researchers say findings from the study could enhance school and sport club uniform policy.
Women In The Outdoors: Navigating Fear And Creating Space For Spiritual Inspiration 2021, 2021 SUNY College Cortland
Women In The Outdoors: Navigating Fear And Creating Space For Spiritual Inspiration 2021, Morgan Costello
Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fear and spiritual inspiration for women in the outdoors. Specifically, this study looked at participants from SUNY Cortland’s Outdoor Education Practicum, a core course in the Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies Department that culminates with a two-week outdoor experience, with the goals of teaching outdoor skills and building community. This was a mixed-method study, with quantitative data collected according to pre(mid)post design and qualitative data coming from journal entries over a 5-day period. Testing was conducted using the Outdoor Situational Fear Inventory to measure fear, and the Nature Relatedness …
Developing An Adaptive Rock Climbing Curriculum For Suny Cortland Outdoor Pursuits 2021, 2021 SUNY College Cortland
Developing An Adaptive Rock Climbing Curriculum For Suny Cortland Outdoor Pursuits 2021, Rebekah Mills
Master's Theses
SUNY Cortland Outdoor Pursuits opened in August of 2015 with the completion of the newly constructed Student Life Center. Outdoor Pursuits is a smaller department within the Recreational Sports Department. Outdoor Pursuits offers rock climbing services at its facility located in the Student Life Center. Currently, Outdoor Pursuits offers Bouldering and Top Roping services only when the Student Life Center is open, these hours are typically 3-10 pm. Monday-Friday and Saturday-Sunday 2-8 pm. These services are only provided to eligible SUNY Cortland faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other affiliated members. As the facility has grown in popularity during its operation, …
Queering Beyond Pronouns: The Necessity Of Indigenizing Learning Communities, 2021 University of San Francisco
Queering Beyond Pronouns: The Necessity Of Indigenizing Learning Communities, Gillian Imazumi-Hegarty
Master's Projects and Capstones
Learners who do not see themselves reflected in schooling face mental health, social and academic hardships. While centring marginalized identities and pursuing efforts to queer learning spaces is vital, it cannot end with attention to gender and sexuality. In order to best serve learners and community members, learning environments must commit to indigenizing as well. This paper culminates in a handbook which seeks to provide best practices for engaging with learners and holding space, as well as includes a sample curriculum and resources for further development. This handbook is focused for educators on unceded ancestral Ohlone Lands, and centres the …