• Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.148-157
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was to develop an artificial intelligence-based marine ecological education program to improve the ecological sensitivity of elementary school students. The program was taught 11 times within 4 weeks, and an ecological sensitivity test was conducted before and after the program. The statistical results of the tests showed that the developed program improved the ecological sensitivity of elementary school students. Through in-depth interviews, improvements were found in all the areas, such as empathy for the living things, interest in nature, enjoyment of nature, and wonder about nature. Through the marine ecological classes, which used artificial intelligence and virtual reality, the students were able to get closer to nature, and the student participation activities showed a positive effect on their ecological sensitivity. This indicates that experience-oriented education methods are more effective than simple explanatory classes to improve the students' ecological sensitivity, and artificial intelligence technology proved effective in increasing the students' immersion in the class.

• Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.286-299
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• 2004

This thesis aims to explore the geographic synthesis of ecotour programmes in New Zealand as a foreign area study. In addition, this research will provide effective regional policies for ecotourism in Korea. To achieve the objectives, this research carried out a literature review before taking several field surveys in New Zealand. Research areas are Waitomo Caves, Kauri community, Wildlifes of Otago Peninsular, Whakarewarewa Maori Village, Milford Track in New Zealand. New Zealand ecotour programmes are generally organized by local residents. The programmes include entrance limitations, strict opening time schedules, well trained information officers and guides organized by local residents. Most of all activities are in relation to the programmes that have been developed for educational effects and environmental conservation. The case studies of New Zealand present a good model of how to succeed in ecotourism and conservation management to Korea.

• Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.909-937
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• 2014

Ecotourism activity is a rapidly growing proportion of the tourism industry as a growing awareness of the natural environment. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of ecotourism village attributes on tourists' satisfaction focused on comparison of adults and children. For this study, an onsite survey was conducted to tourists of eight ecotourism villages. A total of 506 samples were collected and analyzed using SPSS 20.0. Through factor analysis, three dimensions of selection attribute were identified from 13 variables: 'program service', 'facility' and 'environment'. The multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors effects of ecotourism village attributes on tourists' satisfaction. Whereas 'program service', 'facility' factors among ecotourism village attributes had positive effects on satisfaction in the adults group, 'program service', 'facility' and 'environment' were important factors for children. The study suggested that it was important for ecotourism village managers to develop effective marketing techniques that could have a lasting impact on customer retention.

• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.297-305
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• 2004

The purposes of this study were to understand visitors' park use characteristics and provide effective directions fur managing facilities and programs of ecological interpretation in Incheon Grand Park, Korea. To accomplish the purposes of study, a questionnaire survey with 376 samples was carried on the park. As for the results, most respondents were pointed relaxation with natural environment as a main visiting purpose. Visitors highly interested in programs of ecological interpretation and also respondents' intension of participation to those programs showed far more positive. Based on the results, there was a need fer introducing facilities and programs of ecological interpretation as a park management strategy in order to induce nature-friendly park use and connect to environment education in the school system. In addition, some suggestions which should be developed a base facilities and various programs were made.

• Bulletin of Korea Environmental Preservation Association
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• v.26 no.3_4
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• pp.29-29
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• 2004

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.520-527
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• 2016

This study examined the relationship among Interpreter's Role, Interpretation System, Interpretation Quality, and Tourist Satisfaction in ecotourism. As a results of the analysis, the following findings were obtained. First, the Interpreter's Role affects the Interpretation Quality, but does not affect the Tourist Satisfaction in ecotourism. Second, the Interpretation System affects Interpretation Quality and Tourist Satisfaction. Third, Interpretation Quality influences the Tourist Satisfaction. Finally, the Interpretation Quality plays a mediated effect between relationship Interpreter's Role, Interpretation System and Tourist Satisfaction. Nevertheless, the key to success in ecotourism is how to explain the interpretation to the tourist

• The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.26-37
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to prepare a plan for the development of an ecological audit program that can be applied to the elementary school curriculum for sustainability education. School ecological audits enable students or groups of students to identify and solve the school's environmental problems on their own, thereby fostering sustainable decision-making and attitudes. As a result of the study through literature research, an ecological audit project learning program applicable to the elementary school curriculum was developed. The developed program is aimed at 6th graders and is composed of 16 steps reflecting the procedural and ecological processes of the ecological audit. In order to settle the developed program in the school site and improve the school sustainability of the developed program, it is necessary to introduce a school environment management system that can periodically monitor the school environment, strengthen the capacity of school teachers, and provide a professional certification system outside the school. In addition, with this bottom-up policy-making system, students can expect to spread a sustainable school culture through environmental education activities.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.291-301
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• 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of early childhood teachers on ecological art activities oriented to education for sustainable development. The research results are as follows. First, Early childhood teachers recognized the visual art of natural media, the pursuit of community values, and the participation and communication of social members as educational significance of ecological art activities. And difficulties in practicing ecological art were recognized as lack of educational environment, lack of ecological art teaching materials and specific examples, and teachers' lack of understanding of ecological art. Also, they recognized that ecological art activities foster core competencies in art experience area, such as nature-friendly communication skills, eco-friendly sensibility, and creative convergence skills. Second, regarding ecological art activities and sustainable development education, early childhood teachers considered the difficulties in practice as lack of awareness about sustainable development, lack of play meia and materials, lack of educational policies and support, and insufficient teacher training programs. Also, regarding the SDGs that can be practiced in ecological art activities, teachers were found to be highly aware of 'grow affordable and clean energy', 'improve clean water and sanitation', 'provide quality education' in the order. In the contents of education for sustainable development that can be practiced in ecological art activities, teachers are given the order of 'climate change response', 'clean energy', 'water and sanitation', 'quality education', 'health and well-being' and 'marine ecosystem'. was highly recognized. If an ecological art activity program is developed, the rate of responding that it will be used is high, so it is considered that the development of an ESD-oriented ecological art activity program is urgent.

• Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.355-375
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• 2007

This study explores the geographic characteristics of ecotour resources in Oceania based on the concept of ecotourism along with global education and investigates the global educational applications of eco-resources through a field survey of the Australian Cairns region. The field survey areas are the Green Island within the Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge National Park, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Cairns, and the Tjabukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. This case study of the Cairns region is applicable to global education in these aspects: The underwater Observatory and Glass bottom boat in Green Island is used in efficient exploration of ocean ecology; Barron Gorge National Park provides an excellent forest tour with a well-made track, detailed directory, and trained park rangers; the old industrial trains are being recycled for tourism uses; the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary provides various language interpretations and experts to help further visitor's understanding of the surrounding eco-resources; The Aboriginal Cultural Park also utilizes a special program that helps people understand their culture.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.416-416
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• 2011

최근 하천의 생태성이 강조된 식생, 사석, 목재 등의 자연 재료를 사용하는 친환경적인 호안이 고안되어 시공되고 있다. 이러한 호안들은 홍수시 유실에 따른 안정성의 확보와 생태성을 고려하는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구는 기존에 개발되어진 돌망태호안, 식생호안 및 식생블록호안의 안정성평가 프로그램에 개발한 사석안정성 산정식을 이용하여 사석호안공에 대한 안정성평가를 추가하였다. 각각 호안에서의 밑다짐공의 최대세굴심과 폭의 산정으로 밑다짐공의 안정성평가를 추가하여 호안 안정성평가에 대해 폭 넓은 평가를 제시하였다. 개발된 호안 안정성평가 프로그램에 사석호안공과 밑다짐공의 안정성을 추가하여 김상문, 최흥식(2008)에 의해 Data-Base를 기반으로 개발된 Menu-Driven방식의 호안 안정성평가 프로그램을 개선하였다. 개선을 통하여 호안의 축조는 물론 생태성이 강조된 호안설계에 의한 자연형 하천복원 시에 많은 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.