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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Informal science education"”.
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Physics, construction, experience : an architecture environment for informal science education
While contemporary informal science education facilities (to include science centers, natural history museums, aquariums and zoos) have dramatically evolved from the 17th century room of curiosity cabinets to the modern-day container of interactive exhibits, very little has been done to incorporate …
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Sharing Science: A Study on the Effects of Informal Science Education Outreach with Elementary Students
Science education reform has prompted scientists, engineers, and politicians alike to act on the growing need for improved educational programs in the STEM fields. Informal science programs that provide an educational experience outside of a traditional classroom and involve students on real-life …
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Engaging A Middle School Teacher And Students In Formal-Informal Science Education: Context Of Science Standards-Based Curriculum And Urban Science Center
… A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AND STUDENTS IN FORMAL-INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION: CONTEXTS OF SCIENCE STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM AND URBAN SCIENCE CENTER</p> <p>by</p> <p>SHAMARION GLADYS GRACE</p> <p>May 2015</p> <p>Advisor: Dr. Jazlin Ebenezer</p> <p>Major: Curriculum and Instruction</p> <p>Degree: …
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Using the Community of Practice Framework to Examine Informal Science Educators' Epistemological and Pedagogical Beliefs in Informal Science
… America consistently rank below their peers in science knowledge. Among the many recommendations for increasing the science knowledge of students is a merge of informal science education (ISE) and public and private science classrooms. There is limited research focused on (1) the historical …
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It's Different People Who Are Down Here: Portraits of Three Young Women of Color Who Work in a Science Museum
… and Seraphina are three young women who work as science interpreters at a large metropolitan museum. Each woman began her tenure at the age of 15, as part of an employment program for low-income and minority youth, and have since grown to become leaders within the program. Using autoethnography …
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Chatting about science : a qualitative study on increasing the number and depth of science-based conversations among aquarium visitor groups
<p>Informal science education centers, including aquariums, are often tasked with educating the general public on conservation issues, natural environments, and general science topics. The public tends to see these centers as entertaining leisure destinations in which they have the opportunity to …
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Social media use and potential in formal and informal science learning: a multiple case study of three Palestinian educational institutions
… media tools and resources are used in formal and informal science education in Palestine, the influence of culture on their use and their potential to enhance educational experiences. It accordingly investigates educators’ perceptions of the use of social media in undergraduate science education …
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Where Numbers Meet Narratives: An Examination of Joint Displays in Mixed Methods Evaluation
… studies (n = 30) accessed through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Informal Science Education (ISE) program database to examine the communication of MM findings. The review revealed the limited use of joint displays beyond quantitized qualitative data displays, with tables being the most …
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Examining secondary students’ mental models of a local environment after an experiential learning field trip
… new information gained during an environmental education field trip. It is hypothesized that the outdoor field trip will be a useful tool for presenting new knowledge due to the active engagement of students. This mixed methods research study utilized a quantitative draw-and-explain assessment …