Module 8: Accessing and Evaluating Resources for Coastal and Marine Studies

Module 8

Accessing and Evaluating Resources for Coastal and Marine Studies

Activities	OHTs
Readings	Resources

Resource 1	Our Most Useful Resources	Resource 2	Developing the ERCME Matrix	Resource 3	The ERCME Matrix
Resource 4	A Sample Resource for Evaluation	Resource 5	Creating Your Own Evaluation Matrix	Resource 6	Resources Available for 'Purchase'
Resource 7	Introduction to the Internet	Resource 8	Coastal and Marine Web Sites

Resources

Resource 1

Our Most Useful Resources

Name of Person	Favourite Resource

Resource 2

Developing the ERCME Matrix

Criteria	Yes/No	Rating E=Excellent P=Poor
1. Knowledge and Awareness Definition of terms and concepts
2. Attitudes Encourage a sense of respect and responsibility
3. Skills Decision making
4. Acceptability Society
5. Relevance Curriculum
6. Feasibility Facilities

Resource 3

The ERCME Matrix

Criteria	Yes/No	Rating E=Excellent P=Poor
1. Knowledge and Awareness Clear definition of terms/concepts Currency of information Concepts set in social and ecological context Appropriate developmental level
2. Attitudes Encourage a sense of respect and responsibility Encourage active participation Positive role models provided Positive and hopeful outlook provided Variety of perspectives promoted
3. Skills Decision making Problem solving Action strategies Range of solutions Critical reasoning
4. Acceptability Society Authorities Assessment
5. Relevance Curriculum Interests Needs Abilities Age level
6. Feasibility Facilities Equipment Experience Qualifications Availability

Resource 4

A Sample Resource for Evaluation

Source: Bay Litter Watch Project, The Gould League of Victoria, Moorabbin.

(Any Environmental Education resource may be used for this activity, however a copy of Bay Litter Watch Project can be obtained from The Gould League of Victoria, PO Box 446, Prahran, Victoria, 3181 or directly from the hotlinked address above.)