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Innovative Practicum Experiences For Elementary Science In Collaboration With Community Partners, Donald J. Burgess, Debi Hanuscin
Innovative Practicum Experiences For Elementary Science In Collaboration With Community Partners, Donald J. Burgess, Debi Hanuscin
Secondary Education
Poster presented at the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE) International Conference. January 10-14. Salt Lake CIty, US.(January 2022)
Developing A Place-Based Curriculum For Environmental Education Aligned To Next Generation Science Standards, Alexander Brush, Michelle Mcfarland, Donald J. Burgess
Developing A Place-Based Curriculum For Environmental Education Aligned To Next Generation Science Standards, Alexander Brush, Michelle Mcfarland, Donald J. Burgess
Secondary Education
With the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards, schools opting for early adoption are fundamentally changing their science instruction. Synergistically, the environmental education community is also adopting these new 3-dimensional standards. The purpose of our study was to work with Western Washington University’s new SEA Discovery Center in Poulsbo, WA to develop an NGSS aligned 6th grade curriculum centered on Olympia Oyster restoration. The place-based curriculum would need to utilize the Center’s unique resources while addressing relevant environmental education programming goals. During the summer of 2017 we met with a variety of stakeholders including the SEA Discovery director, Center …
Nurturing Biophilia: Merlin And Sanderling, Donald J. Burgess
Nurturing Biophilia: Merlin And Sanderling, Donald J. Burgess
Secondary Education
The author develops a narrative of Merlin predation to illustrate the growth of biophilia. Initially descriptive, the story evolves by following an iterative process of questioning and relationship building, which leads to an informed and purposeful application of biophilia.
What If Your Father Were A Chickadee: What I Observed Today, Donald J. Burgess
What If Your Father Were A Chickadee: What I Observed Today, Donald J. Burgess
Secondary Education
In any attempt to make sense of the natural world, field naturalists are subject to observational bias and must consider their own interpretive process as they record and interpret field notes. Recounting a narrative about fledgling chickadees, the author utilizes a six-step model for analysis of field experience. The five levels of representation are experienced recursively and involve a primary experience that is first attended to, shared, transcribed as field notes, analyzed, and finally offered for others to collaboratively read and respond.
Listening To Children: Perceptions Of Nature, Donald J. Burgess, Jolie Mayer-Smith
Listening To Children: Perceptions Of Nature, Donald J. Burgess, Jolie Mayer-Smith
Secondary Education
This exploratory study investigates children’s perceptions and experiences of nature during a residential outdoor environmental education program and contributes to an understanding of how nature experiences arouse biophilia, a love of life and all living things. Using interviews, naturalistic observation, and artifact collection, we studied children’s responses to nature during and following their participation in a residential environmental education program known as Mountain School. We explored how an examination of biophilic sensibilities can help researchers and educators focus on the vital intersection between the individual, environment, and action. Our study suggests that children’s perceptions of nature are varied and dependent …