A5017369713- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Museums and Cultural Heritage
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- History of Science and Medicine
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Science Education and Perceptions
- History of Science and Natural History
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Mobile Learning in Education
University of Akron
2013-2023
Understandings of the nature scientific inquiry (NOSI), as opposed to engaging students in learning experiences, are included science education reform documents around world. However, little is known about what have learned NOSI during their pre-college school years. The purpose this large-scale follow-up international project (i.e. 32 countries and regions, spanning six continents including 3917 for high sample) was collect data on exiting NOSI. Additionally, study investigated changes 12th...
Publications such as Surrounded by science: Learning science in informal environments [Fenichel, M., & Schweingruber, H. A. (2010). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press] and environments: People, places, pursuits [National Research Council. (2009 Council (2009). pursuits, Academy Press. [Google Scholar]). have documented a recent trend advocating greater awareness value of Nature Science (NOS), also known Scientific Knowledge [see Lederman, N. G. (2007). Past, present, future. In S....
Currently, it is not clear whether professional development staff at Informal Science Institutions (ISIs) are considering the way exhibits contribute to social aspects of learning as described by contextual model (CML) (Falk & Dierking in The museum experience. Whalesback, Washington, 1992 FalkJHDierkingLDThe experience1992Washington, DCWhalesback [Google Scholar]; Learning from museums: visitor experiences and making meaning. Altamira Press, New York, 2000 FalkJHDierkingLDLearning Visitor...
This study looked at a life science course that was offered and taught by education staff of large informal institution (ISI) located in the Midwest. The curriculum, materials, agendas for were developed complemented permanent exhibition. researcher content test based on instructional objectives lessons provided staff. In addition, all participating elementary middle school teachers (n = 62) asked to complete an evaluation end each day's session. included several questions required...
Knowledge of scientific inquiry (SI) is considered essential to the development an individual's Scientific Literacy (SL) and therefore, SI included in many international science education reform documents. Two previous large scale studies assessed understandings students entering middle school secondary at end their formal K-12 education. The purpose this project was use VASI-E collect data on what primary level have learned about first few years school. This study adds research bridge...
Students were engaged in a combination of detective work, biology, archives, art, and education/outreach to prepare collection taxidermied birds donated the University Akron by Rhodes family early 1900s for public access exhibition. had opportunity learn from leading experts regarding historical significance biological collections, proper preservation protocols, digitizing archival practices, urgency science education communication audience. Many campus community partners involved, including...