Informal Science Education Seminar
This course examines current issues around teaching and learning in informal science education (ISE). Students will develop and apply an understanding of learning theories related to learning in informal science, collaborations between informal and formal science education, issues around access and equity, and research and evaluation related to informal science education.
Course Outcomes:
- Describe characteristics of teaching and learning in informal science settings;
- Describe practices that support learning and development in informal science settings;
- Summarize theories and frameworks relevant to understanding teaching, learning and development in informal science settings;
- Explain the ways in which out-of-school science programs collaborate with and support in-school science teaching and learning;
- Explain challenges and barriers to collaboration between in and out of school science teaching and learning;
- Debate the strengths and challenges of particular programs and/or institutions in terms of promoting science interest, engagement, and learning;
- Critique efforts to broaden participation in informal science and learning, including people with physical disabilities, diverse learning needs, and from minority backgrounds;
- Summarize current and historical research and evaluation priorities, approaches and findings related to informal science education.
Course Outcomes:
- Describe characteristics of teaching and learning in informal science settings;
- Describe practices that support learning and development in informal science settings;
- Summarize theories and frameworks relevant to understanding teaching, learning and development in informal science settings;
- Explain the ways in which out-of-school science programs collaborate with and support in-school science teaching and learning;
- Explain challenges and barriers to collaboration between in and out of school science teaching and learning;
- Debate the strengths and challenges of particular programs and/or institutions in terms of promoting science interest, engagement, and learning;
- Critique efforts to broaden participation in informal science and learning, including people with physical disabilities, diverse learning needs, and from minority backgrounds;
- Summarize current and historical research and evaluation priorities, approaches and findings related to informal science education.