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Cheung, S. M., & Chow, A. T. (2011). Project-based learning: a student investigation of the turtle trade in guangzhou, people’s republic of china. Journal of Biological Education, 45(2), 68–76.
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1080/00219266.2010.546691 BibTeX citation key: Cheung2011 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Habitat = habitat, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Südostasien = South East Asia Creators: Cheung, Chow Collection: Journal of Biological Education |
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This article describes a survey conducted by 20 university students in Guangzhou, China since January 2008 on the live turtle trade in markets. Lectures on the Asian turtle conservation problem, turtle identification skills and survey techniques were given to the students before on‐site surveys. After guided observation with teachers, students implemented a regular monthly survey on their own. Publications in popular magazines, posters at professional conferences, and seminars in local schools were some follow‐up activities. This experience fostered the concept of sustainable use of natural resources through contact with traders who sell endangered animals to make a living. Market surveys provide an economical and practical project‐based learning experience. With minor adjustment, market surveys are a feasible learning experience for students in both developing and well‐developed countries.
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