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Watts, Mike – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2015
Many household gardeners accumulate considerable knowledge of plant biology through a range of informal learning sources. This knowledge seldom relates to school biology and is driven by interest, keen motivation and what is termed here "vital relevance." A small opportunity sample of 12 gardeners (6 M, 6 F) is interviewed in terms of…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Incidental Learning, Botany, Gardening
Millan, Deborah A. – 1995
This chapter examines, from a teacher's perspective, 10 factors that contribute to the success of a field trip. Trip facilitation and content are addressed in the following guidelines: (1) addressing the concerns of all stakeholders in a politically astute manner can eliminate barriers to a successful trip; (2) reconnaissance trips can improve…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning