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Book Synopsis The Use of Video in Zoo Exhibits to Convey Conservation Messages to Adult Visitors by : Nadya J. Bennett
Download or read book The Use of Video in Zoo Exhibits to Convey Conservation Messages to Adult Visitors written by Nadya J. Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Relaying conservation messages to visitors is an ongoing effort on the part of most zoos and aquariums around the country. Methods of conveying messages vary from institution to institution based on what is thought might be most meaningful to the visitor. The goal of this research was to explore aspects of attention by visitors to conservation messaging specifically in videos shown in zoo exhibits. This was accomplished by conducting two studies. The first phase, a study entitled "Factors that Influence the Viewing of Video Containing Conservation Messages in Zoo Exhibits by Visitors", isolated and then examined 13 factors from previous research that were thought to contribute to the success of exhibits in zoos and other informal learning institutions therefore enhancing the likelihood that visitors internalized intended messages. Once identified, visitors were asked to rank the factors in order of importance and preference based on what would influence their decision to stop and watch a video containing conservation messages in an exhibit. The second phase, "Visitor Connection with Conservation Messages from Video in Zoo Exhibits in Relation to their Personal Values" began with the premise from previous research that an individual's personal values may relate to their connectedness with nature (Schultz and Zelezny, 2003). For the purposes of this study, visitors were asked to complete a value-oriented questionnaire related to zoos, animals, animals in captivity and conservation messaging as part of an exhibit.
Book Synopsis The Media, Animal Conservation and Environmental Education by : John Blewitt
Download or read book The Media, Animal Conservation and Environmental Education written by John Blewitt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural History filmmaking has a long history but the generic boundaries between it and environmental and conservation filmmaking are blurred. Nature, environment and animal imagery has been a mainstay of television, campaigning organisations and conservation bodies from Greenpeace to the Sierra Club, with vibrant images being used effectively on posters, leaflets and postcards, and in coffee table books, media releases, short films and viral emails to educate and inform the general public. However, critics suggest that wildlife film and photography frequently convey a false image of the state of the world’s flora and fauna. The environmental educator David Orr once remarked that all education is environmental education, and it is possible to see all image-based communication in the same way. The Media, Animal Conservation and Environmental Education has contributions from filmmakers, photographers, researchers and academics from across the globe. It explores the various ways in which film, television and video are, and can be, used by conservationists and educators to encourage both a greater awareness of environmental and conservation issues, and practical action designed to help endangered species. This book is based on a special issue of the journal Environmental Education Research.
Book Synopsis Comparing the Reactions of Zoo Visitors to Immersive and Non-Immersive Exhibit Experiences by : Theresa Claire Herendeen
Download or read book Comparing the Reactions of Zoo Visitors to Immersive and Non-Immersive Exhibit Experiences written by Theresa Claire Herendeen and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many people who visit zoos every year - over 183 million according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (2017). These visitors may have different motivations and goals for their visits. However, any zoo they visit will find that the zoo facility and staff have the same main goals: recreation, conservation, and education. Understanding how to effectively promote these areas to visitors is important for a zoo's continued success. One of the biggest attraction of zoos includes their animal exhibits. These exhibits may evoke emotional reactions (affective reactions), inspire learning and education to occur (cognitive reactions), and a sense of connection to the environment from the visitors. These reactions can be used by zoo staff to achieve their goals. However, with the diverse visitor population that zoos often encounter, understanding effective methods to communicate with as many people as possible is essential. Many zoos provide a variety of different exhibit experiences. Some of the exhibits include opportunities for visitors to participate in unique experiences that can enhance their different experiences. The purpose of this study was to examine how different exhibit settings encourage different reactions within adult visitors.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Science Education, Volume II by : Norman G. Lederman
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Science Education, Volume II written by Norman G. Lederman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 2490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the foundation set in Volume I—a landmark synthesis of research in the field—Volume II is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art new volume highlighting new and emerging research perspectives. The contributors, all experts in their research areas, represent the international and gender diversity in the science education research community. The volume is organized around six themes: theory and methods of science education research; science learning; culture, gender, and society and science learning; science teaching; curriculum and assessment in science; science teacher education. Each chapter presents an integrative review of the research on the topic it addresses—pulling together the existing research, working to understand the historical trends and patterns in that body of scholarship, describing how the issue is conceptualized within the literature, how methods and theories have shaped the outcomes of the research, and where the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps are in the literature. Providing guidance to science education faculty and graduate students and leading to new insights and directions for future research, the Handbook of Research on Science Education, Volume II is an essential resource for the entire science education community.
Book Synopsis Investigating the Influence of Zoo Exhibit Design on Visitor Empathy for Wildlife by : Emily R. Grover
Download or read book Investigating the Influence of Zoo Exhibit Design on Visitor Empathy for Wildlife written by Emily R. Grover and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoos and aquaria are constantly expanding upon their animal habitats and creating new visitor experiences. In addition to traditional interpretive signage, some institutions are incorporating innovative features such as videos and interactive elements into their exhibits. While there has been some research on how these new exhibit elements might impact visitor learning, what remains to be researched is how different elements of exhibit design influence the emotional connections made between visitors and animals during a zoo visit. This study sought to investigate 1) zoo visitors’ empathy for charismatic and non- charismatic animals, 2) what types of exhibit elements visitors interact with, and 3) whether specific exhibit design elements can be used to influence visitor empathy for the two types of animals. It was hypothesized that these exhibit elements can influence visitor empathy for animals, and specifically, those elements with more “layers” or technological features such as videos or interactive elements will be more influential. It was also predicted that zoo visitors will have high levels of empathy for wildlife, especially for charismatic species. It was expected that there would be gender and age differences in empathy for wildlife as well. To test these hypotheses, participants were recruited at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to complete a survey measuring their empathy for a charismatic and non-charismatic species, represented by a polar bear and jellyfish, and their perception of each exhibit element’s contribution to their empathy for those two species. The data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests, ANOVAs, and regression analysis. Results from data analysis suggest that zoo visitors express high levels of empathy for wildlife and slightly higher empathy for charismatic species. They also suggest that different exhibit elements do influence visitor empathy for both charismatic and non-charismatic species, and visitors perceive the elements of theming and animal habitat to be most influential in promoting empathy for wildlife. The findings of this study provide valuable implications for promoting visitor empathy for wildlife as well as improving zoo exhibit design.
Download or read book Zoo Talk written by Patricia G. Patrick and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-29 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded on the premise that zoos are ‘bilingual’—that the zoo, in the shape of its staff and exhibits, and its visitors speak distinct languages—this enlightening analysis of the informal learning that occurs in zoos examines the ‘speech’ of exhibits and staff as well as the discourse of visitors beginning in the earliest years. Using real-life conversations among visitors as a basis for discussion, the authors interrogate children’s responses to the exhibits and by doing so develop an ‘informal learning model’ and a ‘zoo knowledge model’ that prompts suggestions for activities that classroom educators can use before, during, and after a zoo visit. Their analysis of the ‘visitor voice’ informs creative suggestions for how to enhance the educational experiences of young patrons. By assessing visitors’ entry knowledge and their interpretations of the exhibits, the authors establish a baseline for zoos that helps them to refine their communication with visitors, for example in expanding knowledge of issues concerning biodiversity and biological conservation. The book includes practical advice for zoo and classroom educators about positive ways to prepare for zoo visits, engaging activities during visits, and follow-up work that maximizes the pedagogical benefits. It also reflects on the interplay between the developing role of zoos as facilitators of learning, and the ways in which zoos help visitors assimilate the knowledge on offer. In addition to being essential reading for educators in zoos and in the classroom, this volume is full of insights with much broader contextual relevance for getting the most out of museum visits and field trips in general.
Download or read book Zoo Animal Welfare written by Terry Maple and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoo Animal Welfare thoroughly reviews the scientific literature on the welfare of zoo and aquarium animals. Maple and Perdue draw from the senior author’s 24 years of experience as a zoo executive and international leader in the field of zoo biology. The authors’ academic training in the interdisciplinary field of psychobiology provides a unique perspective for evaluating the ethics, practices, and standards of modern zoos and aquariums. The book offers a blueprint for the implementation of welfare measures and an objective rationale for their widespread use. Recognizing the great potential of zoos, the authors have written an inspirational book to guide the strategic vision of superior, welfare-oriented institutions. The authors speak directly to caretakers working on the front lines of zoo management, and to the decision-makers responsible for elevating the priority of animal welfare in their respective zoo. In great detail, Maple and Perdue demonstrate how zoos and aquariums can be designed to achieve optimal standards of welfare and wellness.
Book Synopsis Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums by : Allison B. Kaufman
Download or read book Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums written by Allison B. Kaufman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using first-person stories and approachable scientific reviews, this volume explores how zoos conduct and support science around the world.
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Book Synopsis The Language of Conservation by : Jane Preston
Download or read book The Language of Conservation written by Jane Preston and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume tells the story of an alliance between key institutions in six cities. It traces a ground-breaking collaboration between libraries and zoos working together to bring one of humanity's geatest tools--poetic language--to the service of conservation."--Page 4 of cover
Book Synopsis State of Minnesota Detailed Biennial Budget Proposal 1981-83 for ... by : Minnesota. Governor (1979-1983 : Quie)
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Download or read book Zoo Animals written by Geoff Hosey and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare is the ideal resource for anyone needing a thorough grounding in this subject, whether as a student or as a zoo professional.
Book Synopsis A Different Nature by : David Hancocks
Download or read book A Different Nature written by David Hancocks and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A well-written and provocative, opinion-rich account of zoos, their history, and their goals and purposes. Hancocks has earned the right to speak authoritatively about these subjects, thanks to his tenure as director of two leading U. S. zoos. This book will appeal to general readers and to all persons interested in zoos and their role in conservation and education."—John Alcock, author of Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach "Giraffes, elephants, gorillas, snakes, and toucans respond poorly to the usual conventions of human architecture. Zoo architects usually respond no less poorly to the needs of animals. David Hancocks draws on a lifetime's experience working as a zoo director and zoo architect to explore this dilemma, and offers a compelling vision for the future. This is an important book for those interested in conservation as well as for zoo and museum buffs."—William Conway, former President and General Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Bronx Zoo "For over two decades David Hancocks has fervently tried to reform the fundamental character and mission of zoos. This book is his most thorough analysis of what is wrong with them and his most detailed and compelling plea for improvement. Every conscientious zoo administrator, curator, and keeper should read it from cover to cover with an open mind. Professionals in botanical gardens, museums, and nature parks should also consider this treatise because Hancocks advocates that a fusion of all of these institutions into a new entity better positioned to interpret the entire biosphere."-Mark A. Dimmitt, Director of Natural History, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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Book Synopsis Zoos in the 21st Century by : Alexandra Zimmermann
Download or read book Zoos in the 21st Century written by Alexandra Zimmermann and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern zoos and aquaria are playing an increasingly active and important role in protecting and managing global biodiversity. Many zoos include wildlife conservation in their mission and have started changing the focus of their institutions in order to increase even further the benefits of their activities for in situ wildlife conservation. With these developments, the following searching questions are now being asked: What is the true role of zoos in conservation? How can they contribute more significantly to global conservation efforts? What are the unique attributes of zoos that can be applied in the conservation landscape? And should zoos be doing more? In parallel with this voluntary movement, legal requirements for zoos to support conservation in the wild are also becoming more stringent. This 2007 book defines a conservation vision for zoos and aquaria that will be of interest to those working in zoos, alongside practitioners and researchers in conservation.
Book Synopsis Natural Resources Management Issues by : United States. General Accounting Office
Download or read book Natural Resources Management Issues written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 by : National Research Council
Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
