EIU Best Practices Series No. 22: Teaching Indigenous Knowledge towards Environmental Conservation: A Case Study of Camp Ebiil in Palau

Author
Ann Kloulechad Singeo
Corporate Author
APCEIU
Collation
47 p.
Resource Language
English
Year of publication
2011
Keyword
Intercultural educationYouth participation

 This monograph is one of APCEIU's EIU Best Practices Series, which aims to encourage educators, scholars, and activists to implement and share local initiatives on EIU. The Series No.22 introduces a case study of community-based education program from Camp Emiil in Palau that promote protection of one's identity and heritage by teaching the youth with the traditional knowledge. The camp allows young participants to take direct part in fun activities and learning opportunities to immerse in culture and nature. Through such experiential learning, participants become more knowledgeable about ethnic practices and acquire important character building skills and conservation knowledge.