Resumen

BARAHONA, Alexandra et al. Biodiversity education: resources and sources used by school teachers and rangers in Mendoza (Argentina). Multequina [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.1, pp.5-15. ISSN 1852-7329.

This research had the aim of studying how biodiversity education is practiced in formal and non-formal settings by primary school teachers and rangers. We explored 1) type of resources used by practitioners to prepare a biodiversity lesson plan, 2) sources of materials available at the school and in protected areas, 3) teaching methods and resources used by teachers in a bio diversity lesson plan. For preparing a class, the teacher mainly uses print and digital resources, whereas rangers prefer to rely on print material and other resources, such as consulting with researchers, and learning through interaction with local people. While schools receive resources from government education and environmental agencies, protected areas receive them from academic institutions and environmental agencies. It is necessary to create spaces for them to share educational experiences, join forces and make visiting protected areas a significant part of the longer-term teaching process at school.

Palabras clave : Biodiversity conservation; Educational settings; Experiential learning; Protected areas.

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