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| Learning by Experience at
the Sea, Ports and Harbours |
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| Individuals grow through a variety
of experiences and activities. What's more, significant "experience"
is linked with the following positive "actions" and "ideas."
In Japan, which has become a low birthrate society, aiding the children
who will be responsible for the next generation to grow healthily through
"experiences" that enable them to balance play, learning, sports
and other activities, and fostering individuals who can be active not only
in Japanese society but internationally as well, will be vitally important
for building a vigorous future society. |
| Development
of "Marine& Nature Experience Program" |
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Nature experience and activities
and environmental education at beaches restore the psychological bonds between
people and the sea, and foster a spirit of viewing human environments as
important through experiencing nature along beaches, where the earth's living
things are most bountiful.
What's more, numerous positive results can be anticipated from
such experiences, including the healthy physical and mental growth of the
children who will be responsible for the next generation, the restoration
of adults' vitality, the participation of senior citizens in society and
the creation of employment for young generations.
The Ports and Harbours Bureau therefore will establish
an organization in cooperation with local government authorities,
NPOs and other entities to organize "Marine& Nature Experience
Programs" for children and families in locations throughout Japan,
for the purpose of promoting nature experience activities and environmental
education at beaches. |
 Examples
of Marine& Nature Experiences Programs
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Seasonal |
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Zone |
Tideland |
Beach |
Rocky
Beach |
Forest |
River |
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Alga/Botanical
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| Hold
a “Marine Experts Training Schools” |
Japan's population is concentrated
near its beaches. With the growing citizen orientation towards nature and
broadening of general education in the future, opportunities for hand-on
activities and environmental education using beaches as close-at-hand nature
are expected to grow. For individuals to engage in such activities at beaches
safely and enjoyably, however, "leaders" who have both sufficient
knowledge and capabilities will be needed.
To address this need, the Ports and Harbours Bureau will
sponsor “Marine Experts Training Schools” in key regions
throughout Japan for man and woman ages 18 or older, in cooperation
with local government authorities, educational institutions, NPOs
and other organizations, as training seminars for leaders in “Marine&
Nature Experience Programs”. |
Example
of Curriculum three days and two nights
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Day
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Day
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Three |
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Program |
Orientation
Snorkeling Course
Ocean Knowledge (waves, flows and tides)
Philosophy of Nature Experience Activities |
First
Aid and Health Management
Marine Creature Observing
Interpretation Techniques
Rules and Manners
Panel Discussion |
Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation
Group Management
Roles as a Leader
Review and Summary |
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| Development
of "Learning by Experiences at the Sea, Ports and Harbours" |
"Seas and ports" encompass
many facilities including marinas, beaches and port museums, and are equipped
with facilities and staffed with human resources to help individuals enjoy
and learn through experience many facets about seas and ports including
the wonders of the ocean and the importance of trade and exchange with the
world.
By cooperating organically with every educational institution
surrounding seas and ports, including marinas, beaches, port museums, government
administrative agencies, and elementary and junior high schools, the Ports
and Harbours Bureau is providing opportunities for more children to learn
and think about the pleasures and harsh nature of the sea, and the past,
present and future of cities and society. |
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Learning
by Experience Programs
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Accommodation/
Instructor |
Learning
by Experience |
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| Ship |
Conference
Room |
Instructor |
Role
and History of Ports |
Structure
of Ships |
Civil
Engineering Technology |
Natural
Environment of the Sea |
Safety |
Marine
Sports |
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Sailboat
/ Dinghy Sailing Program
Fishing Program, etc. |
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Beach
Sports Program
Lifesaving Program
Beach Cleanup, Flotsam Observing Program, etc. |
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Museum |
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Ports
and Ships-Related Documents and Exhibits, etc. |
Ports
and Harbours Office
Port Management Bodies |
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Visit
Ports and Harbours
Marine& Nature Experiences, etc. |
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