Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments

National Research Council; Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education; Center For Education; Board On Science Education

ISBN 10: 0309136741 / ISBN 13: 9780309136747

Published by National Academies Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309136741
• ISBN 13: 9780309136747
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Practitioners in informal science settings—museums, after-school programs, science and technology centers, media enterprises, libraries, aquariums, zoos, and botanical gardens—are interested in finding out what learning looks like, how to measure it, and what they can do to ensure that people of all ages, from different backgrounds and cultures, have a positive learning experience.

Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments, is designed to make that task easier. Based on the National Research Council study, Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits, this book is a tool that provides case studies, illustrative examples, and probing questions for practitioners. In short, this book makes valuable research accessible to those working in informal science: educators, museum professionals, university faculty, youth leaders, media specialists, publishers, broadcast journalists, and many others.