eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
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Zoo Uses Video Cameras to Measure Visitor Attentiveness
Moss, Andrew, Esson, Maggie, & Bazley, Sarah. (2010). Applied research and zoo education: The evolution and evaluation of a public talks program using unobtrusive video recording of visitor behavior. Visitor Studies, 13, 23-40.
Improvisational Theater Games a Success at Banff National Park
Macklin, Kim, Hvenegaard, Glen T., & Johnson, Paul E. (2010). Improvisational theater games for children in park interpretation. Journal of Interpretation Research, 15, 7-13.
River Guides with Interpretation Training Pass Knowledge on to Clients
Harrison, Mandy, Banks, Sarah, & James, Joy. (2010). An evaluation of the impact of river guide interpretation training on the client’s knowledge and interest regarding the environment. Journal of Interpretation Research, 15, 39-43.
Questions Raised about Evidence-Based Practice in Outdoor Education
Harper, Nevin J. (2010). Future paradigm or false idol: A cautionary tale of evidence-based practice for adventure education and therapy. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 38-55.
Novel Signs Get Mixed Results in Capturing Visitor Attention
Hall, Troy E., Ham, Sam H., & Lackey, Brenda K. (2010). Comparative evaluation of the attention capture and holding power of novel signs aimed at park visitors. Journal of Interpretation Research, 15, 15-36.
Elementary Teachers Believe in Inquiry Approach, but Need Support for Implementation
Forbes, Cory T., & Zint, Michaela. (2010). Elementary Teachers’ Beliefs About, Perceived Competencies for, and Reported Use of Scientific Inquiry to Promote Student Learning About and for the Environment. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 30-42.
Researchers Offer Tools for Using Imagination to Build a Sense of Place
Fettes, Mark, & Judson, Gillian. (2010). Imagination and the Cognitive Tools of Place-Making. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 123-135.
Audio Recordings Reveal Student Conversations in Museums and Classrooms
DeWitt, Jennifer, & Hohenstein, Jill. (2010). Supporting student learning: A comparison of student discussion in museums and classrooms. Visitor Studies, 13, 41-66.
Children and Adults Have Different Preferences in Online Activities
Borun, Minda, Schaller, David T., Chambers, Margaret B., & Allison-Bunnell, Steven. (2010). Implications of learning style, age group, and gender for developing online learning activities. Visitor Studies, 13, 145-159.
Adolescents' sports and exercise environments in a US time use survey
Dunton, G. F., Berrigan, D., Ballard-Barbash, R., Perna, F. M., Graubard, B. I., & Atienza, A. A. (2010). Adolescents’ sports and exercise environments in a US time use survey. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 39(2), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2010.03.022
A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
Bowler, D. E., Buyung-Ali, L. M., Knight, T. M., & Pullin, A. S. (2010). A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments. BMC Public Health, 10(456). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-456
The characteristics of the outdoor school environment associated with physical activity
Haug, E., Torsheim, T., Sallis, J. F., & Samdal, O. (2010). The characteristics of the outdoor school environment associated with physical activity. Health Education Research, 25(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyn050