| Using discovery maps as a free-choice learning process can enhance the effectiveness of environmental education in a botanical garden | |
Yang Xi; Chen Jin
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| 2017 | |
| Source Publication | Environmental Education Research
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| Volume | 23Issue:5Pages:656-674 |
| Abstract | Botanical gardens (BGs) are important agencies that enhance human knowledge and attitude towards flora conservation. By following free-choice learning model, we developed a ‘Discovery map’ and distributed the map to visitors at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunnan, China. Visitors, who did and did not receive discovery maps, were evaluated through a questionnaire and behavioural observations. The map-users scored significantly higher on knowledge than non-map-users. Map-users tended to spend more time and pay more attention to plants during tours than the non-map-users. The study provides evidence to indicate using discovery maps as a free-choice learning process can improve visitors’ engagement during the visit and may enhance the effectiveness of environmental education in botanical garden. |
| Keyword | Botanical Garden Environmental Education Free-choice Learning Questionnaire |
| Language | 英语 |
| Document Type | 期刊论文 |
| Identifier | https://ir.xtbg.ac.cn/handle/353005/10852 |
| Collection | 动植物关系组 |
| Corresponding Author | Chen Jin |
| Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Yang Xi,Chen Jin. Using discovery maps as a free-choice learning process can enhance the effectiveness of environmental education in a botanical garden[J]. Environmental Education Research,2017,23(5):656-674. |
| APA | Yang Xi,&Chen Jin.(2017).Using discovery maps as a free-choice learning process can enhance the effectiveness of environmental education in a botanical garden.Environmental Education Research,23(5),656-674. |
| MLA | Yang Xi,et al."Using discovery maps as a free-choice learning process can enhance the effectiveness of environmental education in a botanical garden".Environmental Education Research 23.5(2017):656-674. |
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