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Direct linkBell, Philip, Ed.; Lewenstein, Bruce, Ed.; Shouse, Andrew W., Ed.; Feder, Michael A., Ed. – National Academies Press, 2009
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…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Education, Evidence, After School Programs
Twardzik, Louis F. – Parks and Recreation, 1987
This article considers the concept of accreditation as a proper method of evaluating public park and recreation systems. Arguments for accreditation are presented, and the system used to evaluate college park and recreation curricula and administration is described. (MT)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Higher Education, Parks, Program Evaluation
Zimmerman, Jo An; Cooper, Nelson; Allen, Lawrence R. – Parks & Recreation, 2001
Presents a historical perspective of performance measurement, describing types of performance measures, and examining their use in municipal parks and recreation agencies, noting that more and more parks and recreation agencies are developing performance measurement plans for all divisions and units. The benefits movement (specifically, benefits…
Descriptors: Accountability, Parks, Performance Based Assessment, Program Effectiveness
Download full textUS Department of the Interior, 2003
In June 2002 the National Leadership Council (NLC) applied the knowledge and understanding gained from its yearlong seminar series on education to create a vision, guiding principles, and program goals to renew the National Park Service's commitment to its education mission. These, along with priority national action items, are presented in this…
Descriptors: Parks, National Organizations, Outreach Programs, Federal Government
