In light of the literature that deals with challenges of outdoor education, this paper presents
exemplary practices in field trips to natural environments. We offer an analysis of 62 field …

In this paper, we introduce the Exploratory Behavior Scale (EBS), a quantitative measure of
young children's interactivity. More specifically, the EBS is developed from the psychological …

Examining the critical role of informal science learning environments in supporting science
teacher preparation, this chapter provides a review of the literature on partnerships and …

A growing body of research focuses on what outcomes to assess in makerspaces, and
appropriate formats for capturing those outcomes (eg reflections, surveys, and portfolios) …

Since the late 2000s, interest in the development and use of shared measures in the
informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education (ISE) field …

We developed Trap it!, a human-biology interaction (HBI) medium encompassing a
touchscreen interface, microscopy, and light projection. Users can interact with living cells by …

Theatre is often introduced into science museums to enhance visitor experience. While
learning in museums exhibitions received considerable research attention, learning from …

Chemical demonstration shows are a popular form of informal science education (ISE),
employed by schools, museums, and other institutions in order to improve the public's …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand how learners describe their experiences
with short-term, introductory maker experiences and to test a method for assessing learners' …

The integration of scientific modeling into science teaching is key to the development of
students' understanding of complex scientific phenomena, such as genetics. With this in …