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Hemraj Ramsurrun; Roushdat Elaheebocus; Aatish Chiniah – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2024
Informal science activities occurring at various non-traditional learning sites present a pivotal model for involving youths in the science learning process. The dynamic landscape of emerging technologies has prompted the exploration of innovative methodologies to bolster and refine informal science education. However, the expanse of this field…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Learning, Extracurricular Activities
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Rogoff, Barbara; Callanan, Maureen; Gutiérrez, Kris D.; Erickson, Frederick – Review of Research in Education, 2016
Informal learning is often treated as simply an alternative to formal, didactic instruction. This chapter discusses how the organization of informal learning differs across distinct settings but with important commonalities distinguishing informal learning from formal learning: Informal learning is nondidactic, is embedded in meaningful activity,…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Nontraditional Education, Learner Engagement, Independent Study
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Potvin, Patrice; Hasni, Abdelkrim – Studies in Science Education, 2014
The relationship that exists between students and science and technology (S&T) is a complex and important one. If it is positive, then social, economic and environmental consequences are to be expected. Yet, many problems of interest/motivation/attitude (I/M/A) towards S&T have been recorded. A lot of research has been conducted on this…
Descriptors: Science Education, Technology Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Research