Topics of Environmental Education Program in Coastal Areas

1992 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 253-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. O. Rennhack ◽  
D. M. W. Zee ◽  
E. S. Cunha ◽  
M. F. Portilho
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
State University ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Supply Information

Researches and Studies made by the Department of Oceanography of the Institute of Geoscience of the State University of Rio de Janeiro UERJ, evidenced the need for educational support where environment-related questions were concerned. A wide range of environment problems tend to concentrate in coastal areas, owing to disordinate urban growth combined with the lack of substructure to cope with it A large number of these problems can be minimized through the participation of the local community. Thus the goals of environmental education are to supply information, to promote a change in the population's attitude toward environmental problems, besides stimulating its participation by fostering its sense of responsibility. Preliminary results have demonstrated that the community has shown great interest in the work that has been proposed, and it has contributed with participation, promising response. Environmental education is fundamental when we consider possible solutions for environmental problems in coastal urban centers. Only by educating the main cause of environmental problems, man himself, will it be possible to consider the question starting from its very origin. This abstract presents two pioneer experiments in the Municipio of Rio de Janeiro, which are “Muito Prazer Marapendi” (“Glad to know you, Marapendi”) and “Troca de Areias da Praia de Copacabana” (“Exchange of Sands in Copacabana Beach”).

scholarly journals Avaliação da Educação Ambiental em trilhas interpretativas inclusivas no Estado do Rio de Janeiro

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sthefani Rosa Nascimento ◽  
Vivian Castilho da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
The World ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Benjamin Constant

O ecoturismo é o segmento do turismo que mais cresce no mundo, segundo dados da Organização Mundial do Turismo (OMT). Alguns fatores para esse crescimento devem ser levados em consideração, como a necessidade do descanso físico, a vontade de conhecer novos lugares e a saída dos grandes centros urbanos. No ecoturismo em ambientes naturais se destacam as trilhas. As trilhas e os jardins sensoriais fazem parte das poucas atividades para deficientes visuais quando se tratam de atividades em áreas naturais. O esquecimento dos deficientes é facilmente notável por conta da carência de atividades que possam incluir os portadores de necessidades especiais nesse país, sobretudo nos Parques naturais, onde poderiam ser oferecidas uma infraestrutura adequadas para que possa abrigar essas atividades que visa a inclusão dos deficientes seja tanto visual, auditivo, tanto cadeirante. Objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar, comparativamente, por intermédio de entrevistas aos gestores e pesquisa in situ, os programas de educação ambiental e as atividades de visitação às trilhas interpretativas, em especial pelos visitantes com deficiência visual, em três unidades de conservação no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Para as entrevistas, foram confeccionadas questões relativos a cada Unidade de Conservação e as trilhas que foram estudadas. Além disso houve a realização de uma vivência com os deficientes visuais do Instituto Benjamin Constant (IBC) em uma das Unidades e também foram extraídas impressões através de material fotográfico por trabalho de campo. Foi constatado que nas Unidades que apresentam trilhas adaptadas, ainda há problemas de falta de manejo adequado e com maior frequência, falta de pessoal técnico-administrativo qualificado a nível qualitativo e quantitativo para poder atuar nessas trilhas em especial. Também foi notório o fato do o gestor do Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca não pretender adaptar trilha do Rio Grande para atender o público deficiente, mesmo ela sendo a única pensada como uma trilha interpretativa. Evaluation of Environmental Education tracks interpretative inclusive in Rio de Janeiro state (Brazil) ABSTRACT Ecotourism is tourism's fastest growing segment in the world, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Some factors to this growth should be taken into consideration, such as the need for physical rest, the desire to see new places and output of large urban centers. Ecotourism in natural environments stand out tracks. The trails and sensory gardens are part of the few activities for the visually impaired when treating activities in natural areas. The disabled of forgetfulness is easily noticeable because of the lack of activities that may include people with disabilities in this country, particularly in natural parks, which could be offered adequate infrastructure that can house these activities aimed at the inclusion of disabled people is both visual, auditory, both wheelchair. Objective of this study was to compare, through interviews with managers and research in situ, environmental education programs and visitation activities to interpretive trails, especially for visually impaired visitors in three protected areas in the State of Rio de Janeiro. For interviews, questions for each protected area and the trails that have been studied were prepared. Plus there was the realization of an experience with the visually impaired of the Benjamin Constant Institute (IBC) in one of the units and were also drawn prints by photographic material for fieldwork. It was found that the units that have adapted trails, there are still problems of lack of proper management and more often, lack of technical and administrative personnel qualified to qualitative and quantitative level to be able to act on these trails in particular. It was also notorious the fact that the Pedra Branca State Park do not want to adjust track the Rio Grande to serve the poor public, even though she was the only thought of as an interpretive trail. KEYWORDS: Environmental Education; Visually Impaired; Ecotourism.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: A CASE STUDY AMONG SIXTH GRADERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-38
Author(s):  
Sirpa Kärkkäinen ◽  
Laura Haukipuro ◽  
Anna-Maija Rummukainen ◽  
Tuula Keinonen ◽  
Heikki Simola
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Responsible Behavior ◽  
First Case ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Environmentally Responsible ◽  
Action Model

The purpose of this study was to clarify sixth graders’ (aged 12-13, N=87) perceptions about environmental problems and environmental responsibility. Four classes from two Finnish primary schools participated in the study. In the first case (n=62) which focused more on perceptions about environmental problems, the data was collected using a questionnaire. It was found that sixth graders perceived the most important environmental problems as being littering, pollution, climate change, and how much we waste. Pupils also highlighted environmental responsibility. Their answers revealed a wide range of ways for protecting the environment such as recycling, sorting, and favoring the use of environmentally cleaner vehicles. The second case more closely examined responsibility for the environment; with the aid of a picture/image to stimulate their perceptions, pupils were able to recognize environmental problems. The data comprised of writings in connection with the image (n=25) and interviews (n=12). Pupils were categorized into four groups according to their perceptions about responsibility: environmental citizens, daily active persons, free riders and disinterested persons. Environmentally responsible behavior in sixth graders was most significantly influenced by the home, being dependent upon which action model of sorting and recycling was in use there. Both data collection methods supported each other, providing similar results. The sixth graders were not only well aware of environmental problems, they were also committed to take the environment into account and act in an environmentally friendly way. In conclusion, sixth graders’ environmental education could include discussion about actions on behalf of the environment, but additional sensitization towards the environment is still needed for some pupils. Key words: environmental education, environmental problems, environmental responsibility.

Concepção de Educação Ambiental Presente nos Cursos de Pedagogia

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Fabiana Silva Botta ◽  
Marcia Regina Royer ◽  
Cleber Mena Leão Junior
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
School Education ◽  
State University ◽  
Methodological Development ◽  
Depth Study

Partindo da constatação de que existe uma pluralidade de concepções e práticas em educação ambiental, esta pesquisa objetivou uma investigação sobre a Educação Ambiental e sua importância no curso de formação de professores de licenciatura em Pedagogia, em uma instituição de ensino público de Paranavaí, Paraná. Este artigo relata pesquisa realizada com duas turmas do curso de Pedagogia de uma Universidade Estadual do Paraná, Campus Paranavaí - PR. O texto está focado na análise dos conhecimentos e concepções relacionados aos problemas ambientais e práticas refletidas no ensino escolar. Acerca do desenvolvimento metodológico, a pesquisa foi qualitativa, ponderando a análise sob o levantamento de dados realizados, por meio de questionários aplicados em duas turmas do curso de Pedagogia, a fim de identificar a discussão, o conhecimento e, além disso, fomentar a reflexão dos alunos sobre a temática Educação Ambiental. Para tanto, os acadêmicos afirmam que o tema é pouco trabalhado nos cursos de Pedagogia, e sugerem que é necessário um estudo mais sistematizado e aprofundado. Em decorrência, possibilitará o desenvolvimento de uma aprendizagem mais significativa, que proporcione uma mudança de atitudes e, também, reflexões. Poder-se-á dizer ao findar da pesquisa que o resultado foi positivo, afinal provocou debate e reflexões atrelados com as respostas obtidas por intermédio do questionário. Assim, corroborando possíveis transformações, de alguma forma, de um cidadão mais consciente e participativo no processo de mudanças, para as quais alcance uma sociedade sustentável.Palavras-chave: Educação Ambiental. Professores. Meio ambiente. Aprendizagem.AbstractNoting that there is a plurality of conceptions and practices in environmental education, this research aimed at an investigation about environmental education and its  importance in the  teacher’s  training degree course in pedagogy, in a public education institution in Paranavaí, Paraná. This article reports a research carried out with two classes of the Pedagogy Course of a State University of Paraná, Campus Paranavaí-PR. It is focused on the analysis of the knowledge and ideas related to environmental problems and practices reflected in school education. About methodological development, the research was qualitative, considering the analysis under the data collection carried about by means of questionnaires applied in two pedagogy course classes, in order to identify the discussion, the knowledge and, in addition, to promote the students’ reflection about environmental education. To this end, the scholars say that the theme is little worked in  pedagogy courses, and suggest that there is a need for a more systematic and in depth study. As a result, it will enable the development of a more significant learning, providing a change of atitudes and thoughts. It is possible to concluded  atthe end of research that the result was positive, after all, it arose debate and reflections associated with the answers obtained through the questionnaire. Thus corroborating possible transformations, somehow, a more conscious and partipatory citizen in the change process, for which  it achives a sustainable society.Keywords: Environmental Education. Teachers. Environment. Learning

Unexpectedness

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John-Carlos Perea ◽  
Jacob E. Perea
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Ethnic Studies ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
State University ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Short Survey ◽  
Wide Range

The concepts of expectation, anomaly, and unexpectedness that Philip J. Deloria developed in Indians in Unexpected Places (2004) have shaped a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects. In the process, those terms have changed the ways it is possible to think about American Indian representation, cosmopolitanism, and agency. This article revisits my own work in this area and provides a short survey of related scholarship in order to reassess the concept of unexpectedness in the present moment and to consider the ways my deployment of it might change in order to better meet the needs of my students. To begin a process of engaging intergenerational perspectives on this subject, the article concludes with an interview with Dr. Jacob E. Perea, dean emeritus of the Graduate College of Education at San Francisco State University and a veteran of the 1969 student strikes that founded the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University.

A MODELING SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RISK ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT AND HEDGING IN COASTAL AREAS

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergei Soldatenko ◽  
Sergei Soldatenko ◽  
Genrikh Alekseev ◽  
Genrikh Alekseev ◽  
Alexander Danilov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
System Structure ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Risk Modeling ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
The Impact

Every aspect of human operations faces a wide range of risks, some of which can cause serious consequences. By the start of 21st century, mankind has recognized a new class of risks posed by climate change. It is obvious, that the global climate is changing, and will continue to change, in ways that affect the planning and day to day operations of businesses, government agencies and other organizations and institutions. The manifestations of climate change include but not limited to rising sea levels, increasing temperature, flooding, melting polar sea ice, adverse weather events (e.g. heatwaves, drought, and storms) and a rise in related problems (e.g. health and environmental). Assessing and managing climate risks represent one of the most challenging issues of today and for the future. The purpose of the risk modeling system discussed in this paper is to provide a framework and methodology to quantify risks caused by climate change, to facilitate estimates of the impact of climate change on various spheres of human activities and to compare eventual adaptation and risk mitigation strategies. The system integrates both physical climate system and economic models together with knowledge-based subsystem, which can help support proactive risk management. System structure and its main components are considered. Special attention is paid to climate risk assessment, management and hedging in the Arctic coastal areas.

Impact of Environmental Degradation on Human Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
_______ Archana ◽  
Charu Datta ◽  
Pratibha Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Human Population ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The People ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Economic Institute ◽  
Day By Day

Degradation of environment is one of the most serious challenges before the mankind in today’s world. Mankind has been facing a wide range of problem arising out of the degradation of environment. Not only the areas under human inhabitation, but the areas of the planet without human population have also been suffering from these problems. As the population increase day by day, the amenities are not improved simultaneously. With the advancement of science and technologies the needs of human beings has been changing rapidly. As a result different types of environmental problems have been rising. Environmental degradation is a wide- reaching problem and it is likely to influence the health of human population is great. It may be defined the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil. The destruction of ecosystem and extinction of wildlife. Environmental degradation has occurred due to the recent activities in the field of socio-economic, institute and technology. Poverty still remains a problem as the root of several environmental problems to create awareness among the people about the ill effect of environmental pollution. In the whole research it is clear that all factors of environmental degradation may be reduced through- Framing the new laws on environmental degradation, Environment friend policy, Controlling all the ways and means of noise, air, soil and water pollution, Through growing more and more trees and by adapting the proper sanitation policy.  

scholarly journals Institutional Restructuring in Response to the Changing Mission of Land Grant Colleges Cook College, Rutgers University – The State University of New Jersey

1973 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-304
Author(s):  
Daymon W. Thatch ◽  
William L. Park
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
Colonial America ◽  
Revolutionary War ◽  
The State ◽  
State University ◽  
Arts And Sciences ◽  
Rutgers University ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The University

Rutgers University was chartered as Queen's College on November 10, 1766. It was the eighth institution of higher education founded in Colonial America prior to the Revolutionary War. From its modest beginning in the New Brunswick area the University has grown to eight separately organized undergraduate colleges in three areas of the State, with a wide range of offerings in liberal and applied arts and sciences.

PENDIDIKAN KONSERVASI UNTUK GENERASI Z KELURAHAN KLEAK KOTA MANADO TENTANG PENTINGNYA KEANEKARAGAMAN HAYATI

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiola B. Saroinsong ◽  
Wawan Nurmawan
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Community Partnership ◽  
Dynamic Learning ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Partnership Program

Environmental education is needed to increase community resillience, with knowledge and skills in order to understand environmental problems, be motivated to act, and solve or prevent certain environmental problems. Building social resilience in utilizing while preserving the environment is one of the important factors for sustainable environmental management. One of the efforts is by increasing people's understanding and love of biodiversity in order to increase their motivation to manage it sustainably. To provide an engaging and dynamic learning environment for Generation Z or gen Z, a creative approach is adopted that combines technology with social interaction and feedback that stimulates curiosity and motivation, and simulates real-life situations. The problem agreed upon by the team of this program and partners was the students' low recognition of biodiversity and its function for the environment. In the long term, this could have implications for a lack of appreciation for biodiversity, including a low appreciation for the presence of plants and animals endemic to North Sulawesi. The solution applied is to introduce various types of plants and animals, with an emphasis on endemic species, and their benefits for humans and the environment. After the community partnership program (PKM, Program Kemitraan Maysarakat), the student groups of SDN 36 and SDN 70 Kota Manado (main target) as well as teachers and students involved (additional targets) increase their knowledge about biodiversity and its function for the environment and can apply planting and maintaining various local fruit-producing trees in schools and the surrounding environment. The community partnership program activities are carried out in Kelurahan Kleak, Malalayang District, Manado City, North Sulawesi Province for six (6) months. The service is carried out in several activities as follows. 1) Inventory of the school environment situation and student behavior in relation to their interactions with biodiversity. 2) Programming with partners. 3) Preparation of teaching modules. 4) Implementation of outreach activities in the form of webinars with active involvement of learners through presentations accompanied by interactive discussions. 5) Planting and distributing various types of plant seeds. 6) Preparing reports and writing articles for scientific publications. Keywords: biodiversity, endemic species, environmental education, gen Z, sustainable environmental management

scholarly journals Height, weight, weight change and risk of breast cancer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2001 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anelise Bezerra de Vasconcelos ◽  
Gulnar Azevedo e Silva Mendonça ◽  
Rosely Sichieri
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Menopausal Status ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
State University ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Incident Cases

CONTEXT: The relationship between body size and breast cancer still remains controversial in considering menopausal status. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of height, weight and weight changes with breast cancer in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING: National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). SAMPLE: 177 incident cases of invasive breast cancer admitted to the main hospital of INCA between May 1995 and February 1996, and 377 controls recruited from among female visitors to the same hospital. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Height and weight were measured and information on maximum weight, weight at ages 18 and 30 years, and potential risk factors were ascertained by interview at the hospital. RESULTS: Height was not related to risk of breast cancer among both pre and postmenopausal women. Nevertheless, women in this study were shorter than in studies that have found a positive association. Premenopausal women in the upper quartile of recent body mass index (BMI) and maximum BMI showed a reduced risk of breast cancer (P for trend <= 0.03). Weight loss between ages 18 and 30 years and from 18 years to present was also associated with breast cancer among premenopausal women. CONCLUSIONS: These findings may merely indicate the known association between leanness and breast cancer. Further studies should explore the role of weight loss on breast cancer risk.

scholarly journals Free or paid: the uses of Roses Citadel (Catalonia)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-120
Author(s):  
Josep Burch ◽  
Modest Fluvià ◽  
Ricard Rigall ◽  
Albert Saló ◽  
Gabriel Alcalde
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Economic Analyses ◽  
Social Use ◽  
The Town

Purpose The Roses Citadel is a bastioned fortification that has archaeological remains from the Greek, Roman and medieval periods in its interior. Currently, the area inside the Citadel is used for a wide range of activities; some directly related with the heritage item, others associated with its use as a public space for the town. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the economic interest of charging an entrance fee vs the alternative of free access and offers a framework to address this issue. Design/methodology/approach The proposal is to consider the marginal cost of increasing the number of users and to carry out a travel cost analysis. It is vital to take into account the results of specifically economic analyses, but the evaluations of social policies should also be considered, and should have a considerable weight in decision making. Findings It is proposed that free entry would bring about an increase in the number of visitors and users of Roses Citadel. In turn, this increase would lead to a greater social use of this heritage asset, and a chance for the least privileged sectors of society to use the site more. Financial resources for the maintenance of the asset would not be raised through entry fees, but through contributions relating to the increase in the social consideration of the site. Originality/value In the context of a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of paying an entry fee for heritage assets, the example of Roses Citadel provides several factors for consideration. It shows that payment of an entry fee affects use of the site by society, and particularly by the local community, whereas free access leads to a wide range of opportunities for use.

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