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Holliday, Gary M.; Lederman, Norman G.; Lederman, Judith S. – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2014
This study looked at a life science course that was offered at and taught by education staff of a large informal science institution (ISI) located in the Midwest. The curriculum, materials, and agendas for the course were developed by education staff and complemented a permanent life science exhibition. The researcher developed a content test…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Education, Faculty Development, Elementary School Teachers
Klein, Christine; Corse, Jean; Grigsby, Vivian; Hardin, Sharonica; Ward, Cheryl – 2001
The distinction between formal education and museums and science centers has become less obvious over time as museums meet more needs of schools. This study examines two different cultures in the form of the school/museum partnership. The objective of the study was to identify the points at which two institutions, schools and museums, could merge…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Informal Education, Middle Schools