Bridging the gap between formal and non-formal science education: traditional fish markets as a tool to promote ocean literacy

Raising awareness on marine environmental issues is crucial to deepen students' knowledge on ocean sustainability. Nonetheless, ocean-related topics have not been adequately addressed through formal education curricula, thus non-formal learning activities were developed to promote Ocean Literac...

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Published in:Applied environmental education and communication 2022-07, Vol.21 (3), p.238-253
Main Authors: Aurélio, Luísa, Sequeira, Vera, França, Susana, Amoroso, Sandra, Boaventura, Diana, Cardoso, Inês, Amorim, Ana, Cabral, Henrique N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological sampling
Biology
Citizenship
Conservation (Environment)
Conservation organizations
Education
Elementary School Students
Environmental education
Fish
Food
Foreign Countries
Hands on Science
Informal education
Learning
Literacy
Marine Education
Marine environment
Middle School Students
Oceanography
Retailing
Science Activities
Science Instruction
Science Teachers
Student Attitudes
Students
Teacher Attitudes
Vocational Education
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Summary:Raising awareness on marine environmental issues is crucial to deepen students' knowledge on ocean sustainability. Nonetheless, ocean-related topics have not been adequately addressed through formal education curricula, thus non-formal learning activities were developed to promote Ocean Literacy among students. These include visits to the local fish market and hands-on activities of fish biological sampling. A mixed methodology with closed and open-self questionnaires and interviews, was used to assess the activities' effect in student's learning and to evaluate their implementation and importance. Results showed the activities contribution to the increased learning while promoting a more active citizenship regarding ocean conservancy.
ISSN:1533-015X
1533-0389
DOI:10.1080/1533015X.2022.2043207