January 1st, 2011 - January 1st, 2011 | PROJECT
This research addresses the importance and benefits of informal science learning which complement formal science learning in school. Informal science learning is not fully developed and is a relatively new idea in Malaysia. Most of the researches in the field of science teaching and learning are focused on the formal learning environment in school hours. However, this research has an added value for the field of science teaching since the focus is on informal science learning environment. Informal science learning is not yet explored by any other local universities in Malaysia, thus, this research will lead to the existence of Informal Science Learning Centre in long term mission. Although the existence of the National Science Centre and Petroscience KLCC provide informal environment for science learning, nevertheless, it is argued that those two places has a weak foundation in integrating educational learning theories into the informal science activities offered in these two places. This research will provide a strong theoretical foundation of designing the informal science learning because the informal science learning in this study will be developed by using rigorous research methodology which comprise of action research method and case study design in order to translate the Multiple Intelligence Theory as informal science learning practices.
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Team Members
Mohd Ali Samsudin, Principal Investigator, Universiti Sains MalaysiaZurida Ismail, Co-Principal Investigator, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Anna Christina Abdullah, Co-Principal Investigator, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Nooraida Yakob, Co-Principal Investigator, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Salmiza Saleh, Co-Principal Investigator, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Maznah Ali, Co-Principal Investigator, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Tags
Audience: Adults | Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Families | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Afterschool Programs | Public Programs