Abstract
Field courses, while generally considered as beneficial for students, are challenging to implement and can lead to strained relationships between local residents and visiting scientists. Thus, it is critical to both maximize the educational value of field courses and help students develop contextualized science communication skills. We report on the development of a science communication module, integrated into an existing field-based ecology course, which aims to add value to an international field course enrolling students from multiple countries. Specifically, students surveyed local residents about their knowledge and perceptions of climate change, and then discussed their findings.
Document Type
Article
Source Publication
The Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America
Version
Published Version
Publication Date
2020
Volume
101
Issue
3
First Page
e01680
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Recommended Citation
Patrick, L., Thompson, S., Halbritter, A. H., Enquist, B. J., Vandvik, V., & Cotner, S. (2020). Adding Value to a Field-Based Course with a Science Communication Module on Local Perceptions of Climate Change. The Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America, 101(3), e01680. https://doi.org/10.1002/bes2.1680
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