ERIC Number: EJ1030067
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1925-7147
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Collaborative Philippine-Canadian Action Cycles for Strategic International Coastal Ecohealth
Watts, Paul David; Pajaro, Marivic Gosamo
Canadian Journal of Action Research, v15 n1 p3-21 2014
Canadian-Philippine linkages on multi-year coastal Action Research and learning cycles are detailed within established participatory development strategies. Philippine sustainable development is further considered as a function of inter-jurisdictional considerations, and reflexive role shifts for academe. An organizational process is outlined to enhance partnerships and communication between the public and Philippine authorities. Public participation evaluation is suggested through a community-based consideration of goal attainment, social process and ecological assessment. Positive change is demonstrated for a related Action Research cycle in one of six marine bioregions. Action Research is further considered as a career strategy for sustainable development and global equity goals.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sustainable Development, Ecology, Action Research, Role Conflict, Goal Orientation, Participation, Learning Processes, Global Approach, Biodiversity, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Universities, Marine Biology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Identifiers - Location: Canada; Philippines
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