October 1st, 2015 | RESEARCH
In this paper, the authors synthesize three types of research-practice partnerships (RPPs) for informal learning. The article includes descriptions of example partnerships between local researchers and informal educators from the Hive NYC Learning Network, Community Practice Research Collaboration, and California Tinkering Afterschool Network. The synthesis paper concludes with a review of characteristics commonly found in partnerships in informal science education.
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Bronwyn Bevan, Author, University of WashingtonJean Ryoo, Author, Exploratorium
James Forrest, Author, Exploratorium
Bill Penuel, Author, University of Colorado, Boulder
Funders
Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: ITEST
Award Number: 1238253
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A Research+Practice Collaboratory
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Learning Researchers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Undergraduate | Graduate Students
Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Higher Education Programs | Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Resource Centers and Networks