Facilitation

Question 1

Communicating the importance of LNT

Answer 1

-difficult as people assign different meanings to the words used to describe LNT
- develops a heightened environmental ethic and strengthens relationshisps
- after learning, changes of behaviour can be observed
- they are moral values which aim to modify not control behaviour
- as more people visit natural places, there is a greater demand for resources producing impacts which need to be maintained to appeal future users.

Question 2

Demonstration and Rolemodelling

Answer 2

• effective method of changing behaviour when in the environment
• teaching others through personal actions, verbal communication and body language
• lead by example and avoid double standards

Question 3

Teachable Moments

Answer 3

A feature to point out to the group to educate about LNT which encourages discussion

Question 4

Values Classification

Answer 4

• helps people to work out their values
• behaviours are changed once values are clarified
  Three levels;
• facts
• concepts
• values

Question 5

Volunteering

Answer 5

• involves giving back to the environment
• seeing firsthand the damage caused by improper behaviour
• opportunity to learn the importance of teaching LNT and to work and interact with others

Question 6

Current Events

Answer 6

Provide information for interesting and thought provoking discussions regarding LNT e.g. climate change.

Question 7

Environmental Interpretation

Answer 7

Bring meaning and relationships through original resources and objects, not communication, with the aim to instruct not provoke

Question 8

Talks or scripts

Answer 8

Orientation talks through a muesuem

Question 9

Guided walks/trails

Answer 9

Take a group from a start to end point through pathways or bush trails with pre determined stops. Aiming to direct attention to certain aspects that wouldnt be noticed otherwise

Question 10

Exhibits and Signs

Answer 10

HIghlight important points and direct attention towards certain aspects, capturing attention

Question 11

Self guided trails

Answer 11

Multiple stops to gather information which yields knowledge about a particularising theme, assists untrained individuals

Question 12

Facilitation; Stimulation

Answer 12

Develops new understandings

Question 13

Facilitation; ART Triangle

Answer 13

Audience - know the backgrounds and relationships of the group
Resources - things like forrests and rivers which can be used to convey the interpretation
Technqiue - application of an idea of interpretation
* ability to teach is impacted by our individual learning styles

Question 14

Environmental Interpretation statement

Answer 14

Through interpretation, understanding. Through understanding, appreciation. Through appreciation, protection.