Research methods and reporting practices in zoo and aquarium conservation‐education evaluation

S Mellish, JC Ryan, EL Pearson… - Conservation …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Zoos and aquariums are increasingly incorporating conservation education into their
mission statements and visitor experiences to address global biodiversity loss. To advance …

Understanding and engagement in places of science experience: Science museums, science centers, zoos, and aquariums

S Schwan, A Grajal, D Lewalter - Educational Psychologist, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Science museums, science centers, zoos, and aquariums (MCZAs) constitute major settings
of science learning with unique characteristics of informal science education. Emphasis will …

Connecting to nature at the zoo: Implications for responding to climate change

S Clayton, J Luebke, C Saunders… - Environmental …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Societal response to climate change has been inadequate. A perception that the issue is
both physically and temporally remote may reduce concern; concern may also be affected …

Equity and evaluation in informal STEM education

C Garibay, RM Teasdale - New Directions for Evaluation, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Informal STEM education institutions seek to engage broader cross sections of their
communities to address inequities in STEM participation and remain relevant in a …

An exploratory study of zoo visitors' exhibit experiences and reactions

JF Luebke, J Matiasek - Zoo biology, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Visiting a zoo or aquarium is not only fun, but can also have a positive impact on visitors'
knowledge and attitudes regarding animals and the environment. The biggest challenge …

The complex relationship between personal sense of connection to animals and self‐reported proenvironmental behaviors by zoo visitors

A Grajal, JF Luebke, LADG Kelly… - Conservation …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The global biodiversity crisis requires an engaged citizenry that provides collective support
for public policies and recognizes the consequences of personal consumption decisions …

Is there room for science at aquariums? An analysis of family conversations and interactions during visits to AquaRio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

L Massarani, B Ibanes Aguiar… - Science …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, we use a mixed methods approach to analyze the conversational content and
interactions constituting five family groups' visits to the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro …

[图书][B] Orchestrating inquiry learning

K Littleton, E Scanlon, M Sharples - 2012 - api.taylorfrancis.com
There is a rapidly growing interest in inquiry learning and an emerging consensus among
researchers that, particularly when supported by technology, it can be a significant means …

İnformal öğrenme ortamlarına yapılan gezilerin canlıların sınıflandırılması ve yaşadığımız çevre konusunun öğrenilmesine etkisi: tabiat tarihi müzesi ve botanik …

H Türkmen, DD Topkaç, GA Yamık - Ege Eğitim Dergisi, 2016 - dergipark.org.tr
Bu çalışmanın amacı ilkokul 5. sınıf öğrencilerini “Canlıların Sınıflandırılması ve Yaşadığımız
Çevre” konusunun öğrenilmesinde Ege Üniversitesi Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi ve Botanik …

Experiential learning theory: identifying the impact of an Ocean Science Festival on family members and defining characteristics of successful activities

J Idema, PG Patrick - … Journal of Science Education, Part B, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Despite the growing popularity and frequency of science festivals in the United States (US),
the body of science festival research is limited. Using the lens of experiential learning theory …