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Peer reviewedMorgan, J. Mark; Absher, James; Sutherland, Dave; Loudon, Bob – Journal of Interpretation Research, 1997
Examines the abilities of adult and youth naturalists to promote cognitive and affective changes in forest recreationists. Interpreters at campfire talks and trail hikes were successful in accomplishing stated objectives. Youth naturalists were as effective as adults on several, but not all, performance measures. Contains 21 references. (PVD)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Conservation Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedAbsher, James; Morgan, Mark; Sutherland, Dave; Loudon, Bob – Legacy, 1998
Describes efforts to assess the effectiveness of high school-aged interpreters through the use of a field experiment and measures of audience response. Concludes that youth naturalists were not always as effective in delivering interpretive programs as are adults; however, data suggest that the efficacy of employing youth as interpreters is strong…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Audience Response, Educational Facilities
