The article discusses how a visit to a science museum illustrates the concept of informal learning in science education. The author describes a visit to a museum with science educator Jim Kisiel, who comments on how the behavior of museum guests is used to design exhibits. Kisiel discusses the importance of visually interesting displays and the role of signage in educating museum guests. The author suggests that similar concepts apply to science education in the classroom.
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Alan Colburn
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California State University, Long Beach
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ISSN
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0036-8555
Publication Name:
Science Teacher
Volume:
75
Number:
5
Page Number:
10
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