Practical Research on Educational Dissemination for Volcanic Disaster Prevention:A Case Study Based on the Ecomuseum Concept

Abstract

地域全体を博物館と考え現地で解説するというエコミュージアムのコンセプトは，その地域の自然や災害の特色を伝えることができる。このコンセプトを桜島で適用し，その有効性を検証した結果，防災を前面に出した教育普及よりも，身近な自然や文化と災害との関連を伝える方が学習効果が高いことが分かった。地域に根ざし，地域の特色を生かした生涯学習の場を提供するエコミュージアムは，防災のための教育普及に有効な方法である。

An ecomuseum is defined as an area where the natural surroundings are theexhibits and the purpose is to inform people about their environment. However, thepurpose of this study is to educate people about local disasters. Therefore, we haveconducted practical research on Mt. Sakurajima to verify whether the concept of anecomuseum can be applied to the dissemination for disaster prevention. It is importantto emphasize the opportunity to enjoy the natural environment and culture of Mt.Sakurajima, and to show how this relates to volcanic disasters. In this way, the conceptof an ecomuseum is an effective way of educating people on disaster prevention.