Naslov
The role of scientific research of Dinaric karst in modern education

Autori
Paar, Dalibor ; Buzjak, Nenad

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Milestones and Challenges in Karstology / Gostničar, P. - Postojna : ZRC Publishing, 2017, 45-45

ISBN
978-961-05-0004-9

Skup
Milestones and Challenges in Karstology

Mjesto i datum
Postojna, Slovenija, 19.06.2017. - 23.06.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
geodiversity, education, Dinaric karst

Sažetak
One of the foundations of sustainable development, as well as nature and environment protection, should be better knowledge of geodiversity, which is one of the basis of the functioning and stability of ecosystems and protection of geologic, pedologic and geomorphological values. It is important to highlight values and importance of geodiversity and geoheritage of karst, which has, in recent decades, an increasing importance as a source of information about the history of the Earth. Numerous scientific studies clearly show that unlike conventional modes of presentation (educational panels, brochures, etc.), the contents presented in an interesting, unusual, unexpected and often interactive manner in the presence of other elements, that were once unimaginable, have much greater educational impact, particularly in the direction of the acquisition of permanent and applicable knowledge. When talking about the public awareness of the importance of karst phenomena, education is the most effective channel. The interdisciplinary nature of the research of karst is a framework suitable for the development of educational programs that can contribute in solving global problem: too few students are interested in the natural sciences. A large number of karst phenomena of Dinaric karst opens up numerous opportunities to generate dynamic educational programs that can be continuously upgraded through collaboration with researchers. What is better for “advertising” and attract attention but to periodically publish new discoveries. Programs should include challenges that arouse curiosity, encourage visitors to participate in research in order to achieve wisely defined goal. Periodical upgrading of presentation content with active research results, attracts visitors to repeatedly visit the location, and science educators to provide students with a direct insight into the latest discoveries in a stimulating environment. The new, unusual, unexpected discoveries are something that with proper presentation techniques can arouse the student interests in many areas of natural sciences.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika, Geografija

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