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This document discusses using Ocean Literacy principles to increase student interest in STEM careers. It presents the 7 Ocean Literacy principles, which were used to design a pre- and post-test for undergraduate students taking an online marine science course. Results showed a 96% increase in correct responses overall from pre- to post-test, with the greatest increases in principles about the ocean's influence on Earth and supporting diversity of life. Student testimonials expressed appreciation for gaining knowledge about ocean stewardship.
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- 1. OCEAN LITERACY PRINCIPLES ASA FRAMEWORK FOR STEM CAREER RECRUITMENT IN ADOLESCENT LEARNERS Gwynne S. Rife, PhD January 6, 2015
- 2. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MATHAND ENGINEERING INTEGRATION WITH OCEAN SCIENCES Getting student interested in pursuing STEM Careers might be as simple as delivering an integrated course or field experience with the world ocean a theme. The ocean literacy principles offer a framework to cover cross discipline content that builds on a common interest to add depth and understanding.
- 3. BACKGROUND ON OCEANLITERACY PRINCIPLES Ocean Literacy is an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you - and your influence on the ocean.
- 4. NMEA SPECIAL REPORT#3 THE OCEAN LITERACY CAMPAIGN MARCH 2012 (AVAILABLE THROUGH WEB SITE) OCEAN LITERACY WEBSITE: HTTP://OCEANLITERACY.WP2.COEXPLORATION.ORG/
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- 6. UNDERGRADUATES IN AMID-SIZED, MID-WESTERN AND LANDLOCKED STATE OF OHIO HAVE KEPT AN ONLINE MARINE SCIENCE COURSE “MARINATING” FOR OVER 15 YEARS. THE NEWLY DEFINED OCEAN LITERACY STANDARDS HAVE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO DOCUMENT THE INCREASED LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF OUR WORLD OCEAN STUDENTS GAIN FROM EXPERIENCING OCEANUS: THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. THE WORLD OCEAN AND ITS GEOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES DRAWS THE INTERESTS OF STUDENTS IN ALL MAJORS.
- 7. THE DESIGN, PREAND POST TEST ALIGNED WITH PRINCIPLES A 48 item multiple choice exam directly aligned with each substandard plus two additional qualitative items and: 49. Post an image that you now think of when you think of the world ocean 50. Most interesting thing you learned from the class
- 8. NUMBERS SUGGEST INCREASES ACROSSSTEM AREAS
- 9. 1. THE EARTHHAS ONE BIG OCEAN WITH MANY FEATURES.
- 10. 2. THE OCEANAND LIFE IN THE OCEAN SHAPE THE FEATURES OF THE EARTH.
- 11. 3. THE OCEANIS A MAJOR INFLUENCE ON WEATHER AND CLIMATE.
- 12. 4. THE OCEANMAKES EARTH HABITABLE.
- 13. 5. THE OCEANSUPPORTS A GREAT DIVERSITY OF LIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS.
- 14. 6. THE OCEANAND HUMANS ARE INEXTRICABLY INTERCONNECTED.
- 15. 7. THE OCEANIS LARGELY UNEXPLORED.
- 16. BUT, THE MOREINTERESTING RESULTS…. Correct responses on the post test increase 96% overall from the pre test (N = 148) 60% of the scores increased by more than 30%, only 4% of the post test scores decreased or stayed the same. Principle 1: Increases across all sub standards, greatest increases in 1A and 1E Principle 2: Most increased learning associated with 2E Principle 3: 3C and 3F and 3G showed high knowledge prior to the course Principle 4: Consistent increase in knowledge across both 4A and 4B Principle 5: Greatest increase in 5I and least increases occurred in 5H Principle 6: Continued low understanding of 6A while other sub standards were relatively equal Principle 7: The only item that showed decreased correct responses overall was 7C
- 17. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS “Ithink this course has been beneficial and I have gained knowledge that will be used for many years. The course has given me knowledge about how to make proper decisions on legislation about the ocean. I know how important the ocean and the marine life is to our future as a country and a world. Now I am able to understand and act in an ocean friendly way for the rest of my life. I am really glad I was able to take this class and gain knowledge about the ocean. One of the most interesting things during this class for me was learning how little we have explored the oceans. Their vast size and depths have prevented scientist to fully understand the large bodies of waters. I cannnot wait to see the new discoverys in the future from the oceans. Another aspect I was really amazed at was how each of the marine life and plants are connected. When one of the areas of an ecosystem is dwindling the whole ecosytem is suffering. We need to take actions to prevent pollution or unlawful killing of ocean life. Too many times do people act without thinking and not consider the damage they are doing. I hope to see justice served that will enable a healthy and thriving ocean for years to come.”
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- 19. SHARE AN IMAGEACTUAL RESULTS…
- 20. NEXT STEPS: SECONDARYSTUDENTS TO COMPARE TO COLLEGE LEVEL RESULTS Offering the pre and post test to high school students before and after marine science field trips or coursework for comparison Continue to integrate content to courses to increase awareness
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