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International Journal of Environmental Research
University of Tehran
ISSN: 1735-6865 EISSN: 1735-6865
Vol. 3, No. 2, 2009, pp. 209-222
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Bioline Code: er09023
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environmental Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2009, pp. 209-222
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The Communication of Disaster Information and Knowledge to Children Using Game Technique: The Disaster Awareness Game (DAG)
Clerveaux, V. & Spence, B.
Abstract
The specific vulnerability of children and by extension, the need to promote disaster
awareness among children as an integral part of disaster risk-reduction strategies is an emergent
theme in the disaster management fraternity. The challenge however, is in the design of awarenesspromotion
tools that are relevant to and appropriate for the specific learning needs of children. The
Disaster Awareness Game (DAG) on which this paper is based has been designed to address this
challenge. Preliminary testing of the Game among Caribbean school children suggests that it is
appropriate for and effective in rising levels of awareness and consequent behaviour of children in
disaster situations. In light of the preliminary nature of these results further testing of the DAG is
imperative if confirmation of its reliability is to be obtained.
Keywords
Game Technique, Risk Information, Disaster Awareness, Risk Reduction, Children, Risk Communication
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