Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching
Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 3, Issue 1, Article 4 (June, 2002)
Xiaoyong CHEN
An innovative teaching in ecological laboratory to promote sutudents' creativity

An innovative teaching in ecological laboratory to promote sutudents' creativity

 

Xiao-yong CHEN

Department of Environmental Sciences
East China Normal University
Shanghai 200062, China

Email: xychens@hotmail.com

Received 23 June, 2002

Abstract

Ecological knowledge is helpful in harmonizing the relationship between human activities and environmental protection, especially in the Western China Development. Ecological laboratory plays a critical role in the course of ecology. It, however, has some shortcomings at present, for example, there is a lack of creativity training. The author reports an innovative teaching strategy in ecological laboratory, which has been carried out for two years, and aimed to promote creativity among students. Advantages, problems and their solutions are also discussed.

About the Author

Xiaoyong CHEN
Ph.D, Professor of Ecology
Department of Environmental Sciences
East China Normal University
Zhongshan Road (N.) 3663,
Shanghai 200062, China
Tel: 86-21-62233672
Fax: 86-21-62233669
Croucher Foundation Visitorship Scholar
Department of Science,
Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-29487668

Email: xychens@hotmail.com or xychen@ied.edu.hk

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