Submitted by RCEwesternaustralia on Thu, 2011-07-14 17:31
8. Project coordination (e.g. teams):
ach partner organisation has a coordinator for the project. UWA provides support in terms of educational resources for use by local schoool students.
a. Administration:
2
b. Transactional:
3
c. Transformational:
5
10. Project results :
More students have been exposed to the wonderful biodiversity of banksia woodlands.
Approx 70 bushranger cadets have been involved in Inglewood triangle activities during 1st semester. Approximately 60 primary school students have been introduced to Inglewood Triangle as part of their learning about the natural environment. Further school visits are scheduled for Spring.
11. Contribution to reforms and innovations:
This is a local level project, with a focus on creating an understanding of biodiveristy
13.Core Partners:
Urban Bushland Council, Mount Lawley Senior High School, University of Western Australia, Stirling City Council,
a. Information network:
6
b. Knowledge network:
2
c. Innovation network:
2
15. Type of involvement:
The education of students is the focus of this project. Each of the partners has a specific role. Teachers or cadet leaders identify an activity that meets educational outcomes; The community group provides guides on the day; the University provides additional expertise and educational resources and the local council provides information, expertise and materials.
a. Informational participation:
1
b. Consultation participation:
3
c. Decision influencing participation :
6
17. Educational activities:
Using Inglewood Triangle as an outdoor laboratory - presenting the biodiversity of the area, identifying the threats to that biodiversity
Field walks
Revegetation
Hand removal of weeds
18. Learning activities:
The learning activities are 'hands on' and involve field walks, examination of local plants and animals. Students are asked to consider the threats to the local environment and to identify ways of mitigating those threats.
a. Theory:
2
b. Discussion:
2
c. Interactive and Multidimensional "action oriented education":