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Applying Conservation Psychology Amy Weidensaul, Audubon Pennsylvania
Agenda:
• What I do
• Applying CPI
learning:
• After-school
programs
• Nature
Playground
Engaging People in Conservation
Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Conservation psychology is the
study of the reciprocal relationships
between humans and nature, with
a particular focus on how to
encourage conservation of the
natural world.
Effective EE
Effective Environmental Education programs that promote
pro-environmental awareness, attitudes, intent to act and
behaviors consist of:
• Extended duration – more than one time
• Experiential and hands-on
• Frequent direct exposure to nature
• Involve students actively and provide practice in action
• Local and relevant
• Real world application
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Supportive adult role
models
Dillon, et al., 2007; Heimlich & Ardoin, 2008; Hungerford & Volk, 1990; Leeming, Dwyer, Porter & Coburn 1993 Stern, et al., 2014; NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence; Rickinson2001; Zelezny 1999; Zint, 2013
After-school Environmental Club
Longer duration:
• Meet weekly
after school
• Entire school
year
• Weekend
events & trips
• Multiple year
participation
• Hands-on and interactive
learning experiences
• Project based activities
• Student driven
• Real-world learning
• Relevance
• Practice skills
• Develop competency
• Frequent experiences
in nature
• Social learning
• Peer-to-peer
learning
• Community
connections
• Supportive adult
role models
As educators we can’t just provide information.
We must provide opportunities for individuals to
learn about, through, and from action.
(social practice theory)
Sandy Powell, 2015
Nature Playground
