Find invasive seaweed: An outdoor game to engage children in science activities that detect marine biological invasion

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Children’s University: How Does It Make a Difference?

“…These results confirm Kairollovna et al (2021), Duman and Peker- Ünal (2017), Timur and Kıncal (2010), and Martin (1997) results that the science teaching activities should be process-oriented, have plenty of room for funny, children-interested and curiosity activities, and should promote lasting learning of science and appreciation of science. Moreover, these studies valued “actively participating in the learning environments; recognizing the enjoyable learning, and able to learn something new in a short time.” The present results are in harmony with Skukan et al (2020) who claimed that educational games and fun have been an effective tool for engaging students to overcome the difficult tasks during the learning. Also, the game in learning was an intellectual foster as well as knowledge, attitudes, and action.…”

“…Moreover, these studies valued "actively participating in the learning environments; recognizing the enjoyable learning, and able to learn something new in a short time." The present results are in harmony with Skukan et al (2020) who claimed that educational games and fun have been an effective tool for engaging students to overcome the difficult tasks during the learning. Also, the game in learning was an intellectual foster as well as knowledge, attitudes, and action.…”

Predicting aquatic invasions in a megadiverse region: Maximum‐entropy‐based modelling of six alien fish species in Malaysia

“…Together with strict law enforcement, including imposing harsher penalties and punishments for the offenders, education and awareness campaigns targeted at the general public should be undertaken to reduce the charismatic perception of alien fish species and to highlight their damaging impacts. Research suggests that there are gaps in implementing awareness campaigns focused on alien species, particularly aimed at youths (Bremner & Park, 2007; Oxley, Waliczek & Williamson, 2016), which could be improved by designing and undertaking activities such as games, educational events, social media posts, and training programmes that appeal to these age groups (Skukan et al, 2020). Internet and e‐learning can enable biodiversity managers to organize awareness campaigns on alien species from anywhere, unrestricted by geographical location and time, making them more accessible to target communities (Krasny & Lee, 2002).…”

On the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns for the management of invasive species

“…Most campaign types were targeted towards a specific audience (55%; e.g., Hands et al 2018) rather than directed at the general public (37%; e.g., Norman-Burgdolf & Rieske 2021). Furthermore, targeted audiences included anglers (e.g., Azzurro et al 2016), beekeepers (Cerri et al 2022), boaters (e.g., Shaw et al 2014), children (e.g., Skukan et al 2020), farmers (Li et al 2021), field workers (Shannon et al 2020), landowners (Santo et al 2015), pest control operators (Walter et al 2009), professionals (e.g., Gupta 2010), policymakers (e.g., Davis et al 2018), residential gardeners (Hands et al 2018) and store owners (Oele et al 2015). The most targeted audience was anglers (25%).…”