Verlag: National Academies Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0309119553 ISBN 13: 9780309119559
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Verlag: National Academies Press, United States, Washington, 2009
ISBN 10: 0309119553 ISBN 13: 9780309119559
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Informal science is a burgeoning field that operates across a broad range of venues and envisages learning outcomes for individuals, schools, families, and society. The evidence base that describes informal science, its promise, and effects is informed by a range of disciplines and perspectives, including field-based research, visitor studies, and psychological and anthropological studies of learning. Learning Science in Informal Environments draws together disparate literatures, synthesizes the state of knowledge, and articulates a common framework for the next generation of research on learning science in informal environments across a life span. Contributors include recognized experts in a range of disciplinesresearch and evaluation, exhibit designers, program developers, and educators. They also have experience in a range of settingsmuseums, after-school programs, science and technology centers, media enterprises, aquariums, zoos, state parks, and botanical gardens. Learning Science in Informal Environments is an invaluable guide for program and exhibit designers, evaluators, staff of science-rich informal learning institutions and community-based organizations, scientists interested in educational outreach, federal science agency education staff, and K-12 science educators. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary Part I: Learning Science in Informal Environments 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Perspectives 3 Assessment Part II: Venues and Configurations 4 Everyday Settings and Family Activities 5 Science Learning in Designed Settings 6 Programs for Young and Old Part III: Cross-Cutting Features 7 Diversity and Equity 8 Media Part IV: Conclusions, Recommendations, and Future Directions 9 Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff Appendix B: Some Technical Considerations in Assessment Index. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.