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Education
The education subsystem for the area needs to develop objectives such as:
These are objectives rooted in behavior. They state desired behavior and strive to avoid use of words such as "educate" or "teach." They may involve attitude change but that must result in some observable and significantly different change in behavior or acts. The differences between using these works and expressing objectives in this way with past efforts are often difficult to communicate. Not critical of the past, and well aware of past successes, the alternative effort may be suggested in the difference between education that
The education by a variety of media and pathways leads to realistic age- and responsibility-relevant actions on, with, or for the environment.
The above is considered general environmental education. It may range widely based on local resources and the knowledge and interest of the teacher(s).
There are options suggested by the unique conditions of the area. The options are numerous and part of the plan is to consider a novel strategy of environmental education, perhaps selected from such options as:
These are not main-line educational system action, but, given the characteristics of the area and the sociopolitical and socioeconomic environment, they may be appropriate. These are suggestive only that non-traditional low-impact, mission-compatible work may be an appropriate role for the people and environment of the area.
We encourage clear articulation of behavioral objectives; intensive, repetitive work; use of computers; abundant incentives and rewards; and use of well-designed measurement devices to assure that desired behaviors are resulting from the efforts and costs.
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