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This paper explores the importance of iterative design and evaluation in developing playful learning experiences in museums. According to research, play has five defining aspects: it is structured by constraints,...
DATE: January 1st, 2011
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In this paper, the authors advocate the use of narrative (fictional written text) as a way of making science meaningful and accessible. They note that conventional scientific language can be...
DATE: August 1st, 2011
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Under the Planning Grant Guidelines, the Arizona Science Center will explore "Using Narrative to Introduce Science Concepts to Diverse Audiences at a Science Center." By bringing together a group of...
DATES: September 1st, 1995 - August 31st, 1996
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What keeps dedicated afterschool workers on staff? Ongoing, informal professional development is one of the most powerful incentives....
DATE: October 1st, 2010
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This article provides an abstract of Jane Marie Litwak, Ph.D.'s dissertation. The dissertation applied concepts from cognitive psychology to the design of museum exhibit labels in an effort to direct...
DATE: May 1st, 1996
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Interest is a powerful motivator; nonetheless, science educators often lack the necessary information to make use of the power of student-specific interests in the reform process of science curricula. This...
DATE: November 1st, 2006
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Over many decades, science education researchers have developed, validated, and used a wide range of attitudinal instruments. Data from such instruments have been analyzed, results have been published, and public...
DATE: March 1st, 2011
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In this article, Don Thompson summarizes a 1993 article featured in the "Visitor Studies: Theory, Research, and Practice" journal, written by G. Donald Adams. Adams describes a project at the...
DATE: May 1st, 1993
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This paper discusses a recent effort by staff at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village to systematically re-research and reassess every key structure in the Village. During this project,...
DATE: January 1st, 1993
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Using STEM America (USA) is a two-year Pathways project designed to examine the feasibility of using informal STEM learning opportunities to improve science literacy among English Language Learner (ELL) students...
DATES: August 15th, 2013 - July 31st, 2015
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The Maryland Science Center (MSC) seeks funding for a planning grant to investigate the potential of Science on a Sphere (SOS), a NOAA-developed research tool that projects real meteorological and...
DATES: July 15th, 2004 - December 31st, 2004
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A review of 94 studies indicates that small group science discussions function more purposefully and understanding improves most when leadership is strong, specific roles are allocated, and clear tasks set....
DATE: August 1st, 2011
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Dahlstrom and Ho offer advice on using narrative to communicate about science. They conclude that the rhetorical purpose of the narrative should be thoroughly examined so as not to unfairly...
DATE: January 1st, 2014
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Knowledge and learning exist as byproducts of social processes such as those that take place in communities of practice. We describe two frameworks for understanding and building online knowledge-building communities,...
DATE: January 1st, 2005
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Environmental education researchers have called for a greater analysis of 'learning' in environmental education in relation to contemporary theories and explanatory frameworks of learning. Situated learning, as a prominent example,...
DATE: April 1st, 2011
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Falk and Dierkingās Contextual Model of Learning was used as a theoretical construct for investigating learning within a free-choice setting. A review of previous research identiļ¬ed key variables fundamental to...
DATE: January 21st, 2005
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This paper presents research methodology and findings of a formative evaluation of floor maps in the new ancient Near East galleries at the Royal Ontario Museum. The evaluation aimed to...
DATE: January 1st, 1990
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The NRC Framework for K ā 12 Science Education (2012) lists five major ideas that are essential to the design of assessments and learning environments: 1) limited number of core...
DATE: January 1st, 2012
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Nine cultural institutions in one metropolitan community worked together on a study to determine what motivates museumgoers, using John Falkās visitor-identity model as their theoretical guide and analytical instrument. The...
DATE: January 1st, 2013
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Tapestry: The Institute for Philosophy and Religion will plan the dissemination of the results of a conference entitled "Stories from the Circle: Science and Native Wisdom." "Stories from the Circle,"...
DATES: September 10th, 2003 - February 29th, 2004
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Teachers are increasingly faced with questions of how to teach the students in diverse classrooms in ways that are responsive to their experiences outside of the classroom. This paper presents...
DATE: January 1st, 2013
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If you are using or considering using video as a research tool in informal settings, this paper provides multiple perspectives on approaches to video-clip selection, video data analysis, video data...
DATE: August 1st, 2011
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Starting in January 2006 ROCKMAN ET AL conducted a twelve-week study of the use of the PBS science series, DragonflyTV, in twenty middle grade science classrooms. DragonflyTV is a PBS...
DATE: January 1st, 2006
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This paper describes how an understanding of visitors could improve visitor services and museum experiences in order to maximize the attainment of museum objectives. Data from preliminary research at the...
DATE: January 1st, 2000
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This study utilized digital media in the form of still photographs and video-clips of studentsā visits to a science centre to stimulate recall of the visit and to explore the...
DATE: August 1st, 2011
