Journal Articles (Augustana)

2018-09-01

Asfeldt, Morten, Hvenegaard, Glen T., Purc-Stephenson, Rebecca

Background: Understanding strategies for enhancing learning is central to developing effective teaching practices. Students’ perceptions of these practices are critical for deepening this understanding. Purpose: To investigate students’ perceptions of a group journal activity (GJA) on learning...

2019-01-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T., Hallström, Lars K., Brand, Kelaine L. P.

Many municipalities across Canada have prepared sustainability plans, but there is limited knowledge about the extent to which actions in those plans have been implemented. Based on 40 semi-structured interviews with rural leaders across Canada, we examined sustainability priority areas, rates of...

2016-12-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T.

The article discusses a survey about the insects festivals in North America, and how such festivals and events provide effective ways to raise the concern of insect conservation. Topics discussed include such wildlife festivals having activities like guided walks, competitive events, and trade...

2015-01-01

Wiersma, Yolanda F., Duinker, Peter N., Haider, Wolfgang, Hvenegaard, Glen T., Schmiegelow, Fiona K.A.

The relationship between protected areas and forest management has been one that has often been fraught with conflict. New practices in the forest sector and new ecological insights have led more recently to better co-operation in some regions, although it is debatable to what extent cooperative...

2014-11-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T, Fraser, Laura

Citizen science projects involve non-professionals (e.g., community members) actively contributing to authentic scientific research (Dickinson et al., 2012). Participation in citizen science projects can benefit participants, researchers, and local communities (Dickinson & Bonney, 2012)....

2019-04-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T., Perkins, Robyn

Volunteers support wildlife conservation, but engagement is often limited and short-term. This article examined the demographics, commitment, retention, and turnover among volunteer managers of bluebird nest boxes. Based on a survey, respondents were older, more educated, and more rural than the...

2019-06-01

Korda, Andrea

Lessons on common objects, known as ‘object lessons,’ were a customary occurrence in Victorian schoolrooms. This article looks at Victorian object lessons around mid-century as a means of examining the variety of meanings that common objects, and particularly manufactured objects, might have held...

2020-04-01

Korda, Andrea

Lessons on common objects, known as ‘object lessons,’ were a customary occurrence in Victorian schoolrooms. This article looks at Victorian object lessons around mid-century as a means of examining the variety of meanings that common objects, and particularly manufactured objects, might have held...

2012-01-01

Kur, Nhial Tiitmamer, Hvenegaard, Glen T.

For the whale-watching industry to be managed according to ecotourism principles, it should focus on nature-based attractions, provide environmental education, and promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Using 62 whale-watching brochures from 1998, 2005, and 2010, the study...

2014-01-01

Asfeldt, Morten, Hvenegaard, Glen T.

This study examined participants' perceptions of learning, critical elements, and lasting impacts of their wilderness expeditions. Fifty-seven students, who completed a for-credit wilderness canoe expedition between 1993 and 2007 at the Augustana Campus, University of Alberta, participated in the...