Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective ways of engaging diverse learners in Arctic science

Session ID#: 282612

Session Description:
The changing polar environments have created important scientific and societal concerns in the polar regions. In this session, we will share effective approaches, frameworks and examples of how to promote a broad understanding and awareness of the changing Arctic and related societal implications for the region and beyond. The session will highlight effective strategies to inspire communities and learners in both formal and informal learning contexts. We also invite papers on effective ways of engaging communities, co-designing educational and outreach activities, and fostering intergenerational or cross-cultural learning through Arctic Indigenous knowledge, science, and observations.
Co-Sponsor(s):
  • C - Cryosphere
  • SY - Science and Society
Index Terms:

0799 General or miscellaneous [CRYOSPHERE]
0805 Elementary and secondary education [EDUCATION]
0815 Informal education [EDUCATION]
0820 Curriculum and laboratory design [EDUCATION]
Primary Convener:  Elena B Sparrow, University of Alaska Fairbanks, International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, AK, United States
Conveners:  Katie Spellman, University of Alaska Fairbanks, International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, AK, United States, Malinda J Chase, Association of Interior Native Educators, Fairbanks, United States and Mariama C Dryák-Vallies, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Boulder, United States
Student/Early Career Convener:  Sarah Clement, University of Alaska Fairbanks, International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, United States
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