Measuring the long-term effects of informal science education experiences: challenges and potential solutions

Abstract Despite the fact that most science learning takes place outside of school, little is known about how engagement in informal science learning (ISL) experiences affects learners’ knowledge, skill development, interest, or identities over long periods of time. Although substantial ISL research...

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Main Authors: Nancy L. Staus, John H. Falk, Aaron Price, Robert H. Tai, Lynn D. Dierking
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-04-01
Series:Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43031-021-00031-0