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Masaki Shibata1,2, Jasmin C Lawes2,3,4, Rebecca Stolper3
1School of Languages, Literature, Cultures, and Linguistics, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Summary
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia can improve beach safety knowledge with a new English learning tool. This reading exercise significantly enhanced understanding of rip currents and safety strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Education
- Coastal Safety
Background:
- Coastal drowning is a significant concern in Australia, with 150 deaths and 9000 rescues in 2023/2024.
- Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities face higher risks due to unawareness, language barriers, and limited water safety education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a pedagogical tool for CALD communities to improve beach safety knowledge.
- The tool is a reading exercise for standardized English exams (e.g., IELTS) incorporating beach safety information.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments.
- Statistical analysis using SPSS and R Studio (descriptive analysis, generalized estimate equations).
- Thematic analysis of textual responses using NVivo.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in knowledge of rip currents, beach flags, and safety signage post-intervention (p < 0.01).
- Participants demonstrated a broader understanding of rip current characteristics.
- Knowledge retention remained significant after 4 weeks, with slight decreases except for beach flags.
Conclusions:
- The developed pedagogical tool effectively enhances beach safety knowledge among international students.
- Sharing this material with CALD communities is recommended to improve overall beach safety awareness and reduce drowning risks.
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