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Factors from Informal Learning Contributing to the Children's Interest in STEM -- Experiences from the Out-of-School Activity Called Children's University
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Walan, Susanne; Gericke, Niklas – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2021
Background: Previous studies have investigated effects of out-of-school STEM activities aimed at stimulating children's interest in science with positive results. However, research has not discussed the reasons why such activities are successful. Purpose: In this study, we address this gap by investigating which factors children themselves…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Student Interests, Informal Education, Children