High levels of participation in projects enhance learning
May 27th 2010Anna C. Evely1,2, Michelle Pinard1,2 Xavier Lambin1, Mark Reed2, Ioan Fazey3
1. Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability2. Institute of Biological Sciences, Aberdeen University, 3. School of Geography and Geosciences, University of St. Andrews
My Focus...
What we did...
A little context...
confirming categories by interview...
Results...
Participation increases learning
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Learningsomething new
Learning aboutthe viewpoints
of others
Alteredunderstanding
of conservation
Learning towork with other
participants
Increasingconfidence in
solvingcomplex
problems
Functional
Interactive
Self Mobilisation
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Some learning takes time…
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Some learning takes time…
Learning is related to certain factors
Having autonomy
Learning something new
Learning about the viewpoints of others
Altered understanding of conservation
Increasing confidence in solving complex problems
Feeling valued
Great Work!
Learning something new
Learning about the viewpoints of others
Altered understanding of conservation
Sharing Information
Learning something new
Learning about the viewpoints of others
Learning to work with other participants
Involvement in decision making
Learning something new
Learning about the viewpoints of others
Increasing confidence in solving complex problems
Feeling decision making is fair
Learning something new
Learning about the viewpoints of others
Altered understanding of conservation
In conclusion
In conclusion
