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Gestionando las expectativas de la acuaponia en el salón de clases: mejorar la apreciación de los recursos acuáticos en el aprendizaje y docencia académica
Author(s) -
Hart Emily R.,
Webb James B.,
Hollingsworth Craig,
Danylchuk Andy J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1548-8446
pISSN - 0363-2415
DOI - 10.1080/03632415.2014.966353
Subject(s) - aquaponics , natural resource , aquaculture , knowledge management , computer science , environmental resource management , business , fish <actinopterygii> , environmental science , ecology , fishery , biology
Exposing the next generation to nature can foster a stronger appreciation for aquatic resources, yet it may not always be possible to allow students to experience natural aquatic environments. Aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture with hydroponics, can be an effective tool in schools and classrooms to reunite students with plants and animals, promote systems thinking, and encourage hands‐on learning. In this article, we bring awareness to aquaponics in education, its potential as a novel platform for learning, and the realities of aquaponics in order to guide educators in managing their expectations for an aquaponics system. Specifically, running an aquaponics system requires diverse knowledge and skills, which makes it appealing as a teaching tool but may also present day‐to‐day technical challenges. Additionally, educational settings may affect long‐term care, available space, and funding. We present strategies for addressing these realities of aquaponics in education and highlight two educational aquaponics programs.