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Tanzania: A Microcosm of the World’s Changing Geography for Protected Areas Read chapter Read first chapter

2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

5. Preparing Students for Protected Areas Through Solo and Plain Expedition on the Roof of Africa

Authors : Kokel Melubo, Elizabeth Kamili, Rehema A. Shoo

Published in: Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

With particular reference to the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, this chapter provides an overview of activities involved in preparing students for careers in protected areas through fieldwork. A sample of 87 students in the diploma program consented to participate and complete a survey at the return of their solo and plain expeditions to Mount Kilimanjaro. The study results reveal that through fieldwork activities during their expedition, students acquire hands-on experience in aspects of nature conservation. In addition, wilderness training promotes the students’ appreciation and understanding of the wilderness area systems while instilling confidence in leadership capacity development. This study at Mweka College reveals that necessary resources can be harnessed to provide these supportive experiences for students.

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Metadata
Title
Preparing Students for Protected Areas Through Solo and Plain Expedition on the Roof of Africa
Authors
Kokel Melubo
Elizabeth Kamili
Rehema A. Shoo
Copyright Year
2020
Book
Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-43301-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-43302-4

Copyright Year: 2020

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43302-4_5