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Enhancing Family Learning through Exhibits.
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Borun, Minda; Chambers, Margaret B.; Dritsas, Jennifer; Johnson, Julie I. – Curator, 1997
Presents a research and exhibit development aimed at increasing the understanding of family learning in science museums and identifying the characteristics of successful family learning exhibits. Concludes that using the seven characteristics of successful family exhibits as a guide to exhibit development proved to be an effective strategy for…
Descriptors: Exhibits, Family Involvement, Learning Strategies, Museums
An Analysis of Differences between Visitors at Natural History Museums and Science Centers.
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Korn, Randi – Curator, 1995
Presents findings from a questionnaire administered at two science centers and two natural history museums. Tables reflect demographic characteristics, education level, group size, number of children per group, and respondents' preferences regarding live demonstrations, objects to handle, dioramas, and video programs. The purpose of this study was…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Exhibits, Museums
Environmental Issues in the Museum: Applying Public Perceptions in Exhibition Development.
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Henriksen, Ellen Karoline – Curator, 1998
Describes an exhibition on radiation and the environment. Reviews students' and lay people's conceptions and how conceptions and constructivism can guide exhibition development. Considers whether such an exhibition can facilitate cognitive change and aid in the understanding of environmental matters using data from 16-year-olds' use of the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Environmental Education, Exhibits, Foreign Countries