Participants of the workshop

Evaluation

Problem hat

Two days refresher course for the USFWS sponsored HECx workshops, selected participants of Rajapalayam, Ooty and Krishnagiri was held at Karunya Guest House, Coimbatore on 14-15 June. Nineteen participants attended the course. The agenda of the course included the feedback from the participants concerning utilization of Elephant Teaching Guide and Ele-kit education packets; sharing their HECx education programme experiences; behavioural changes observed with their audiences; constraints in carrying out education programmes and solutions to overcome it by SWOT analysis.

We also taught them few new games on habitat loss, elements of survival, sustainable consumption, adaptations and team spirit. The adaptability of manual to other species and issues were dealt with. Discussed on developing mini drama. Gave a presentation on how to link the manual to school curricula. How to plan an education programme for short as well as long duration, reporting and evaluation was also taught. ZOO’s Educator Network (ZEN), its activities and membership details were given to them.

Sustainable utilization, Habitat loss and Energizer games