Development and evaluation of zoo-based conservation education programs.

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K02721
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 09040:Education on school subjects and primary/secondary education-related
• Research Institution: Japan Monkey Centre
• Principal Investigator: Rie Akami 公益財団法人日本モンキーセンター, 学術部, キュレーター (50414107)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 高野 智 公益財団法人日本モンキーセンター, 学術部, キュレーター (90370197)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 動物園 / 博学連携 / ESD / SDGs / 保全 / 霊長類 / 野生動物

Outline of Final Research Achievements

ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) perspectives are included in various school subjects, but it is difficult for students to feel a connection to themselves, especially when learning from a global perspective. On the other hand, zoos are familiar places for students, and endangered wild animals have potential as ESD subjects. In this study, we surveyed the needs of teachers and inviting experts to practice the program. Then, we developed a conservation education program and teaching materials about lemurs, lorises and Japanese macaques. The findings from the development process and evaluation will be used for the development of conservation education and ESD education in many zoos.

Free Research Field

博物館教育

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

一般的に動物園では昔からさまざまな教育活動が行われてきましたが、多くの野生動物が絶滅の危機にあるいま、その保全に資する活動が強く求められています。本研究で開発した保全教育プログラムや教材は、動物園に来園するさまざまな学校等でアレンジしながら活用できるものです。また、開発段階や評価段階で得られた知見を学会等で共有することにより、他の多くの動物園における保全教育推進にも役立ちます。