This chapter examines what is known about the use and the potential of including informal science education in formal science teacher preparation. The chapter’s first section provides an introduction to the argument for innovation in formal science teacher preparation and the potential positive inclusion of informal science education. The second section provides a definition with conceptual understandings and common features of informal science education. The third section presents a review of the literature on including informal science education in formal science education for preservice teachers. The chapter closes by presenting implications for science education researchers.
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J. Randy McGinnis
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University of Maryland, College Park
Gili Marbach-Ad
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University of Maryland, College Park
Amy Dai
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University of Maryland, College Park
Citation
DOI
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10.1007/978-1-4020-9041-7_72
ISBN
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978-1-4020-9040-0
Publication Name:
Second International Handbook of Science Education
Volume:
24
Page Number:
1097
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