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Museum Education: A Nonformal Education Perspective
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Taylor, Edward W.; Neill, Amanda C. – Journal of Museum Education, 2008
The study of adult education has much to offer museum education, particularly from the lens of nonformal education--education that takes place outside formal educational settings. Through analysis of two case studies of nonformal education at museums (parks, historical sites, and cultural institutions), findings reveal a much more complex picture…
Descriptors: Nonformal Education, Cultural Centers, Museums, Adult Education
Teaching Beliefs of Non-Formal Environmental Educators: A Perspective from State and Local Parks in the United States
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Taylor, Edward W.; Caldarelli, Mary – Environmental Education Research, 2004
The purpose of this study was to investigate the teaching beliefs of non-formal environmental educators who work in state and local parks. Findings reveal that teaching beliefs are much more complex than purported in the literature. Three broad insights are offered: including roles and responsibilities of the non-formal environmental educator,…
Descriptors: Parks, Environment, Beliefs, Environmental Education
America's Poisoned Playgrounds: Children and Toxic Chemicals.
Freedberg, Louis – 1983
Next to chemical and farm workers, today's children are at the greatest risk from toxic chemicals. Through their normal play activities, children are exposed to a frightening array of toxic hazards, including lead, pesticides, arsenic, and unknown dangers from abandoned landfills and warehouses. Through a series of documented examples, the author…
Descriptors: Children, Environmental Influences, Health, Lead Poisoning
Reality and Perception. Where Do We Fit In?
Godbey, Geoffrey; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1993
Examines how the U.S. public views the benefits associated with local governments' recreation and park services. The study concerns use of services; types of benefits perceived at the individual and group levels; and relationships between the respondent's perception of benefits, socioeconomic and demographic status, and use of such services. (GLR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Attitude Measures, Community Attitudes
Recent Graduate Works and Programs in Environmental Education and Communications. Volume VI.
Hanselman, David L.; Ennist, Lawrence D., Jr., Ed. – 1983
Compiled are 37 abstracts of recent master's, doctoral, and major project research in environmental education and communications. Most of the citations included describe work completed in the 1982-83 academic year. Abstracts are organized into seven topic areas: (1) site analysis--descriptions and development plans for areas to be used for…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Doctoral Dissertations, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Recent Graduate Works and Programs in Environmental Education and Communications. Volume VII.
Hines, Jody M., Ed. – 1984
Compiled are 35 abstracts of recent master's and doctoral theses and major project research works in environmental education and communications. Most of the citations included describe work completed in the 1983-84 academic year. Abstracts are organized into seven topic areas: (1) site analysis--descriptions and development plans for areas to be…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Doctoral Dissertations, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education