Experiential learning trails as a mean for environmental interpretation

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Published: Sep 30, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14712/18023061.51
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learning trails, evaluation research, environmental interpretation

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Veronika Beňková
Jan Činčera

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The most popular means for environmental interpretation in the Czech Republic are learning trails. Other than the common type of trails focusing on transmitting information about a place in a written or picture format, a new form of trail offering participants various experiential activities with the aim of motivating them to learn has begun to appear. The paper presents the results of a mixed evaluation comparing two pairs of “traditional” and “experiential ” learning trails in the Liberec region. The monitored experiential trails were more attractive for visitors, but the amount of knowledge retained about the locality was comparable to the traditional trails.

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Beňková, V., & Činčera, J. (2010). Experiential learning trails as a mean for environmental interpretation. Envigogika, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.14712/18023061.51
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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2010)
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