島原半島ユネスコ世界ジオパーク内の学校教育におけるジオパーク学習の実践：海岸エリアを題材にした小学校の学習事例

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For the past decade, the Council of Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark has been practicing GeoLearning activities in schools. By analyzing the yearly cumulative rise in GeoLearning activities and its provider's assignments, the increasing demand for these activities in recent years becomes clear. Taking as an example activities utilizing local resources found around an elementary school located in a coastal area, the study also discusses the significance and challenges of such practices from the perspective of a geopark expert. The GeoLearning initiative received positive feedback from both teachers and students. Additionally, the Geopark experts were pleased with the development of such activities, recognizing that the practical implementation enhanced their skills and know-how. However, challenges emerged, such as the potential bias towards the expert's field and the shortage of individuals capable of leading these activities. GeoLearning is an activity created to convey the charm of the local area to the next generation by fostering a sense of attachment and pride in the region.