August 1st, 2011 | RESEARCH
Parents committed to bringing their children to zoos ascribed the value of the visits to promoting altruism to prepare their children for future social encounters; transferring their own environmental values; encouraging self-esteem; and inculcating cultural norms. This article suggests that ISE educators can attract/engage parents through appealing to moral development for children.
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Elaine Regan, Author, King’s College LondonRelated URLs
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Evaluators | Families | Museum | ISE Professionals | Parents | Caregivers
Discipline: Education and learning science | Social science and psychology
Resource Type: Research Brief
Environment Type: Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits