From: Wild vertebrates and their representation by urban/rural students in a region of northeast Brazil
Categories | Defining criteria |
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Tradition (Tr) | Content that refers to knowledge about animals through parents and experienced community members |
Daily experiences (DE) | Knowledge from own experiences in immediate situations of exploration in the context of life |
Field experiences (FE) | Knowledge through planned situations in natural environments: trails, camps and excursions |
Pet (P) | Knowledge derived from experiences with animals raised in a domestic environment or captivity |
Hunting/fishing (HF) | Knowledge through the practice of hunting and fishing |
Trade (T) | Knowledge acquired in commercial situations such as open fairs and markets |
Formal education (FoE) | Knowledge related to schooling: Science and Biology classes, didactic and para-didactic books, and extracurricular activities |
Media (M) | Knowledge obtained through various technological resources: internet, TV programs, documentaries, and films |
Zoological units (Z) | Knowledge acquired through zoos, oceanariums, aquariums, and zoonosis centers |
Other (O) | Not in the categories above |