Module 1
The Making of Interpretive Experiences...
Module 2
Mastering the art of interpretation...
Module 3
Knowing and managing your audience...
Module 4
Developing the right content...
Module 5
Communicating effectively...
Introduction
The Eco Guide development program is the most comprehensive training program for tour leaders, park rangers and educators working in Zoos, Safaris, Wildlife Parks, Aquariums, Natural reserves, Conservation and Environmental agencies. The program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to raise guests’ awareness, establish emotional links and interpret wildlife in an informative and engaging manner, hence inspiring and empowering guests into conservation action
Target Audience
Tour guides, rangers, educators, and tour and activity operators delivering experiences in:
zoos, wildlife parks, safari parks, aquariums, nature reserves, botanical gardens, desert and marine conservation reserves, Conservation and Environmental agencies… and more
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Level 2 Accredited Certificate upon the successful completion of all tasks and assessments of the program. Certificate is accredited by ncfe, a leading British awarding organization
Key Learning Areas
The Making of Interpretive Experiences
Mastering the art of interpretation
Knowing and managing your audience
Developing the right content
Communicating effectively
Here is what you will learn in this course
How to interpret wildlife
How to deliver conservation messages in an engaging manner
How to use different interpretation techniques to address different learning styles
How to organize information in an effective and structured manner.
How to develop key messages and map them to the content of the tour
How to use storytelling techniques to deliver conservation messages
How to develop in depth knowledge of the factors that are threatening wildlife
How to use different techniques to engage guests
How to use props and biofacts to enrich the audience’s perspective of wildlife
Course Curriculum
The Making of Interpretive Experiences
Identifying the three stages of interpretive experiences
Mastering the art of interpretation
Interpreting wildlife
Relating experiences to participants’ lives
Delivering conservation messages in an engaging manner
Identifying means and methods to empower guests
Knowing and managing your audience
Identifying what influences the interpretive experience
Satisfying guests’ basic and higher needs
Using different interpretation techniques to address needs
Using interpretation techniques that are age appropriate
Developing the right content
Organizing information in an effective manner
Developing key messages and mapping them to content
Selecting and using appropriate information when creating content
Using story telling techniques to deliver messages
Developing in depth knowledge of factors threatening wildlife
Communicating effectively
Communicating effectively with guests
Using your voice to communicate effectively with guests
Using body language to communicate effectively with guests
using different techniques to engage guests
Using props to enrich audience perspective of wildlife
Using inquiry to encourage active learning
Dealing with challenging situations when they arise
