Primary pupils, science and a model bird species: Evidence for the efficacy of extracurricular science education.

Beyond subject matter learning, primary science teaching aims at encouraging positive attitudes toward, and lasting interest in, science. This study tested whether the learning and science commitment of 8- to 10-year old pupils was affected by extracurricular learning opportunities involving repeate...

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Main Authors: Katharina Hirschenhauser, Didone Frigerio, Victoria Leithinger, Ines Schenkenfelder, Brigitte Neuböck-Hubinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0220635