Share Paper: Gather STEAM- fostering environmental awareness using participatory media and arts

  1. Lisa Gjedde, Aalborg University, Dept for Culture and Learning, Denmark
Wednesday, June 22 11:50 AM-12:10 PM Liberty 1&2

Abstract: The environmental challenges of society today necessitate educational approaches that motivate learners toward careers in science and foster creativity and innovation. The urbanization of society with many children growing up with little opportunity to experience nature in their daily lives has created a need to reconnect with nature, especially for children and youth, in ways that can also make natural sciences meaningful to them. This paper presents the first phase of a research and development project that explores the potential of participatory media to promote greater environmental awareness in children and adolescents. In the first phase of the qualitative study, ...