Naming a Live Demonstration Animal May Increase Knowledge Retention Rates
Using live animals in environmental education programs creates an entertaining and memorable experience for learners. Incorporating these live animals into lessons can help educators teach about a variety of topics and improve learning outcomes. If environmental educators can help people learn about native animals, participants in educational programs may be more likely to act in a pro-environmental manner. However, a debate exists around the value of naming the wild animals used during education programs.