英国植物园教育的发展与实践综述

现代植物园对植物学的研究、生物多样性的保护及社会公众的科普教育等方面起到了至关重要的作用。本研究回顾了英国植物园教育的发展历程，对教育项目的设置、教学实践进行了述评，并在此基础之上对我国植物园教育的发展提出如下建议：（1）强化植物园的教育功能；（2）制定与国家课程标准相结合的学校教育项目；（3）增强植物园与当地学校的合作伙伴关系；（4）为当地学校提供教师在职培训。

A Review on the Development and Practices of Botanic Garden Education in the UK

Modern botanic gardens have multiple roles, including conducting scientific research on botany, promoting biodiversity reservation and protection,and enhancing public engagement in science through education. This paper reviews the development of botanic gardens in the United Kingdom to identify the roles of these institution undertook in different phases. Moreover,this paper examines the school education programs offered by the British botanic gardens. Finally,some suggestions are offered for the development of botanic garden education in China. These suggestions include：（1） highlighting the educational role of the botanic gardens; （2） developing school education programs based on the requirements of the national curriculum; （3） enhancing the collaborative relationship between the botanic garden and local schools;and （4） offering teacher training programs to local schools.