ゼニガタアザラシ(Phoca vitulina stejnegeri)を活用した小学校における総合的な学習の時間プログラムの実践

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Because there was a case wherein students of an elementary school helped a newborn pup of a Kuril harbor seal (Phoca vitulina stejnegeri), we attempted to use this species for developing a comprehensive new study program for these students. We were concerned that conducting the learning program for all students, which focused only on seals, would restrict their wider interests. In addition, we needed to discuss the disadvantages with respect to many students observing wild animals, which may include the possibility of their getting injured during the observation process and the disturbances caused to the animals. Consequently, the program was carried out for one student. In our opinion, acquiring knowledge on local animals such as seals leads to the development of a local understanding. We found that a cooperative relationship between the teacher, field researcher, and landowner of the harbor seal observation point contributes effectively toward advancing environmental education. We expect that the comprehensive study using local wild animals will help in building a consensus among the local community to solve the conflict between wild animals and humans.
2011-08-01