PROFILE

James Kisiel

Professor of Science Education

California State University, Long Beach

About informal science

Projects

The Expansion of a Mobile Making Project That Engages Underserved Youth Across California in STEM Research Synthesis: Examining the Role of Authenticity in Informal Science Learning

Research

Reflecting on Practice Through Action Research: The Zoo and Aquarium Action Research Collaborative Evidence for family engagement in scientific reasoning at interactive animal exhibits Investigation of Guided School Tours, Student Learning, and Science Reform Recommendations at a Museum of Natural History

Teachers, Museums, and Worksheets: A Closer Look at a Learning Experience Evidence for family engagement in scientific reasoning at interactive animal exhibits Understanding Teachers' Perspectives on Field Trips: Discovering Common Ground in Three Countries Exploring a school–aquarium collaboration: An intersection of communities of practice Urban Teens Exploring Museums: Science Experiences Beyond the Classroom Introducing Future Teachers to Science Beyond the Classroom Examining the Complexities of School-Museum Partnerships Clarifying the complexities of school-museum interactions: Perspectives from two communities