Computer Science – Learning
Scientific paper
Jan 2012
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2012aas...21910507b&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #219, #105.07
Computer Science
Learning
Scientific paper
For generations the starry heavens have been a constant companion to oceanic wayfinders as they navigated from island to island. As mariner explorers sailed in search of new landfalls the stars served as signposts along oceanic seaways, recording the direction to new discoveries and return pathways to the distant islands they had sailed from. Given this historical background, and a Hawaiian worldview that sees astronomy as interconnected with the ocean and the land, educators at `Imiloa Astronomy Center have created a series of educational experiences that allow learners to integrate indigenous and western paradigms. Culture and Science Integration Hawai'i (CSI Hawai'i), is an example of a uniquely Hawaiian approach to learning, that focuses on a specific cultural practice and explores common intersections with science. This paper describes CSI Hawai'i and other culturally relevant examples of education and public outreach that are successfully engaging learners in astronomy, in addition to language, culture, and sustainable environmental practices. Presented by master navigator Kalepa Chad Baybayan, this session will include demonstrations and video footage of how navigators use derive clues about position, direction, and distance come from the stars, sun, and moon; from currents, ocean swells, and localized wave characteristics.
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