Teenagers' perceptions of Mexican primates: A participatory environmental education program for the conservation of mantled howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata) in Los Tuxtlas, Mexico
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.High school students in Veracruz showed reduced fear and increased knowledge of howler monkeys after a conservation education program. Arts-based and participatory methods fostered empathy and critical thinking for primate conservation.
Area Of Science
- Primate Conservation
- Environmental Education
- Community Engagement
Background
- Mantled howler monkeys face threats in Balzapote, Veracruz.
- Understanding local perceptions is crucial for effective conservation.
- Previous education programs may not have fully engaged students.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess high school students' perceptions of mantled howler monkeys.
- To evaluate a Primate Conservation Education Program (PCEP) using participatory action research (PAR) and arts-based education.
- To understand the impact of local knowledge on conservation education.
Main Methods
- Implementation of a PCEP integrating PAR and arts-based education.
- Systematization of the learning process and student engagement.
- Collection of quantitative and qualitative data on student knowledge, emotions, and skills.
Main Results
- Decreased fear of monkeys and increased complex knowledge about them and their habitat.
- Recovery of local myths and legends related to the species.
- Enhanced learning through inclusion of local knowledge, fostering empathy, teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity.
Conclusions
- PAR and arts-based education are effective for primate conservation learning.
- Integrating local knowledge enriches conservation education and reinforces concepts.
- Socio-political factors like migration and mining impact local conservation efforts.
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