Using Local Resources to Engage Teachers and Students in Learning: Part of the Federally-funded Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program

Presenters/Authors

Missy M. Bennett, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Heather C. Scott, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Megan Troutt, Georgia Southern University

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

1-9-2013

Abstract or Description

Presentation given at the Hawaii International Conference on Education.

Program

Do your students or teachers suffer from “nature deficit disorder”? Engage and interest students and teachers in the study of ecology and other content through the use of place-based resources to teach national and state standards. This workshop shares preliminary data and engaging strategies from professional development activities which engage secondary teachers in the investigation of local natural resources and encourage the development of ecology lessons and activities using local resources.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Hawaii International Conference on Education

Location

Honolulu, HI

Recommended Citation

Bennett, Missy M., Heather C. Scott, Megan Troutt. 2013. "Using Local Resources to Engage Teachers and Students in Learning: Part of the Federally-funded Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program." Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education Faculty Presentations. Presentation 337.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/teach-secondary-facpres/337