scholarly journals The use of “writing retreats” in supporting geography and environmental science undergraduate independent research projects

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Heather Sangster
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Independent Research

scholarly journals Polish Rural Designing System Used for the Implementation of the Ideas of Green Deal and Sustainability—Comparison of Landscape and Agricultural Areas Planning, on the Example of Strzelce Wielkie and Kamionka Wielka

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 886
Author(s):  
Przemysław Baster ◽  
Urszula Litwin
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Rural Landscape ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Project Documentation ◽  
Final Design ◽  
Agricultural Areas

Issues related to the system of protection and planning of rural landscape undoubtedly differ from the topics concerning the transformation of agricultural areas and their proper management. These are separate specialties, studied by researchers representing different disciplines, although they often relate to the same village and they are aimed to implement the ideas of the Green Deal and sustainability. The experience from independent research projects in Kamionka Wielka (agricultural areas), and Strzelce Wielkie (landscape of rural and green areas) confirm the variety of individual issues and topics discussed. Nevertheless, the comparison of these projects also points to similar methods of analysis and planning applying a Polish four-stage landscape designing system: ‘resources—valorization—guidelines—design’. The research results indicate that this system, almost identical to the European ones, can be also useful for planning agricultural areas. In practice, this will allow local authorities to realize the idea of the Green Deal—draw up a more perfect development project for the whole village and simultaneously standardize project documentation. Designers and scientists will achieve better cooperation and fitting spatial planning solutions; this way, interdisciplinary activities and final design will implement the ideas of sustainability and Green Deal.

scholarly journals Making rainfall features fun: scientific activities for teaching children aged 5–12 years

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1751-1763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Auguste Gires ◽  
Catherine L. Muller ◽  
Marie-Agathe le Gueut ◽  
Daniel Schertzer
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Scientific Output ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Scientific Culture ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
Current State ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rainy Days

Abstract. Research projects now rely on an array of different channels to increase impact, including high-level scientific output, tools, and equipment, but also communication, outreach, and educational activities. This paper focuses on education for children aged 5–12 years and presents activities that aim to help them (and their teachers) grasp some of the complex underlying issues in environmental science. More generally, it helps children to become familiarized with science and scientists, with the aim to enhance scientific culture and promote careers in this field. The activities developed are focused on rainfall: (a) designing and using a disdrometer to observe the variety of drop sizes; (b) careful recording of successive dry and rainy days and reproducing patterns using a simple model based on fractal random multiplicative cascades; and (c) collaboratively writing a children's book about rainfall. These activities are discussed in the context of current state-of-the-art pedagogical practices and goals set by project funders, especially in a European Union framework.

scholarly journals For most of its history, biospeleology has been a poor cousin of the other speleological disciplines

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (2-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivo Lucić
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
The Other ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Emeritus Professor ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
American University ◽  
Science Approach ◽  
Skill Groups

Our series of interviews with leading karstologists now turns to cave biologist. David Culver, an emeritus professor of environmental science at the American University (Washington DC, USA), talks about his relationship to karst and what subterranean biology has given to the geoscientific disciplines and what it has taken from them. His science approach is well reflected in the statement: “In the last few decades, I have done valuable little completely independent research, and collaboration with people with different skill groups has been critical”.

scholarly journals Summer Undergraduate Research: 2006 Advanced Study Grants

Elements ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
* University Fellowships Committee
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Advanced Study

A list of independent research projects pursued by BC students during the summer of 2006 through support from Advanced Study Grants.

scholarly journals Authentic Learning and the Research Process of Gifted Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Kay Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Librarian ◽  
Source Of Information

This study utilizes qualitative research methods (observations, interviews, and analysis of written documents) to investigate the research processes of ten gifted students who participated in independent research projects. Research stages dealing with exploring and forming a focus presented the most difficulty for the students. The three students who were able to establish a clear focus were the only ones who demonstrated all aspects of authentic learning. An additional research question deals with the types of resources used by the students. Books and videocassettes were the primary sources used by the students. All students were highly dependent on the teacher as a source of information. The researcher points out the absence of collaboration between the teacher, the school librarian, and the public librarian. The researcher also calls for the examination of cooperative learning, intervention, required assignment deadlines, and the format of products as each of these relate to independent research projects.

scholarly journals Understanding the Needs of Masters Dissertation Supervisors: Supporting Students in Professional Contexts

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Cornelius ◽  
Sandra Nicol
Keyword(s):  
Full Time ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
School Of Education ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Phd Supervision ◽  
Professional Contexts ◽  
Masters Students

Despite a wealth of research into the supervision of PhD projects, there is relatively sparse literature to draw on to help with the development of appropriate support for supervisors of independent research projects undertaken at Masters level. Although some sources consider supervision of full-time Masters students, part-time and work based contexts have received little attention. To help bridge this gap, this paper explores the nature of the part-time supervision of Masters students in professional contexts, identifying features that make it distinct from PhD supervision. It draws on questions posed by supervisors in a Scottish School of Education, and reflections on their experiences, to identify challenges and issues that need to be addressed to provide appropriate support. Recommendations are made for strategies to resolve recurring issues and meet supervisors’ needs, and issues for further investigation are identified.

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