Developing an Informal Science Education Program for Use in a Formal Setting
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open in viewerIn the past 20 years, Australian students have become troublingly disinterested in science and science-related careers. The Banksia Gardens Community Centre aims to address this issue with an in-school science education program. Utilizing the best practices in informal education, we implemented a pilot science program in three schools in Hume City, and left Banksia with a suite of activities and supporting materials for use in future programs. From our analysis of the pilot program, we concluded that hands-on activities are effective for engaging students, and that the pilot program was successful at cultivating their science interest. We recommend that educators develop these inquiry-based methods, and utilize similar outreach programs to encourage an interest in science.
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- E-project-121613-032922
- Palabra Clave
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- Year
- 2013
- Center
- Sponsor
- Date created
- 2013-12-16
- Ubicación
- Melbourne
- Resource type
- Rights statement
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Banksia_Gardens_Final_Report_16-12-13.pdf | Público | Descargar | ||
Banksia_-Science_Activity_Portfolio.pdf | Público | Descargar |
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