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Title NOAA's education program : review and critique / Committee for the Review of the NOAA Education Program ; John W. Farrington and Michael A. Feder, editors ; Board on Science Education ; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 184 pages) : illustrations, map
Contents Overview and introduction -- NOAA's role in the education landscape -- The education portfolio and effective practices -- Overview and critique of NOAA's education programs -- Current evaluation framework and existing evaluation efforts -- Conclusions and recommendations
Summary "There is a national need to educate the public about the ocean, coastal resources, atmosphere and climate. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency responsible for understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's environment and conserving and managing coastal and marine resources to meet the nation's economic, social and environmental needs, has a broad mandate to engage and coordinate education initiatives on these topics. Since its creation in 1970, the NOAA has supported a variety of education projects that cover a range of topics related to the agency's scientific and stewardship mission. NOAA uses formal and informal learning environments to enhance understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to advance environmental education. The work of this agency overlaps and compliments the missions of other federal agencies, institutions of higher education, private and nonprofit organizations. Coordination among these agencies and organizations has been challenging. Limited education resources and the inherently global nature of NOAA's mission make strategic partnerships critical in order for the agency to accomplish its goals. Additionally, clear education goals, planning, and strategic use of resources are critical aspects for effective partnerships. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique provides a summary of the national education context for NOAA's role in education which is twofold: first is to advance the environmental literacy of the nation, and second is to promote a diverse workforce in ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, atmospheric and climate sciences. The book also describes the strengths and weaknesses of the education strategic plan, the education evaluation approach of the agency and strategies for improving the evaluation process."--Publisher's description
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-159)
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Subject United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Office of Education.
SUBJECT United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fast
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Office of Education fast
Subject Environmental sciences -- Study and teaching -- United States
Meteorology -- Study and teaching -- United States
Oceanography -- Study and teaching -- United States
Marine resources -- Study and teaching -- United States
Coastal zone management -- Study and teaching -- United States
Earth sciences -- Study and teaching -- United States
Government aid to education -- United States
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology.
Coastal zone management -- Study and teaching
Earth sciences -- Study and teaching
Environmental sciences -- Study and teaching
Government aid to education
Marine resources -- Study and teaching
Meteorology -- Study and teaching
Oceanography -- Study and teaching
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Farrington, John W.
Feder, Michael A., 1977-
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee for the Review of the NOAA Education Program.
National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences.
LC no. 2010283221
ISBN 9780309151245
0309151244
1282787403
9781282787407
Other Titles National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration education program