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Learning from Science: Case Studies of Science Offerings in Afterschool Programs

October 1, 2013 | Public Programs
This article examines afterschool science in light of the National Research Council’s comprehensive synthesis report on promoting science learning in informal environments (NRC, 2009). We present the results of our analysis of qualitative case studies of nine state-funded afterschool sites in California, discussing the strengths of these programs against the background of three key site-based constraints—time available for science, staff’s science backgrounds, and instructional materials—as well as the importance of partnerships with outside organizations to support sites in overcoming these obstacles.

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    SRI International
  • Barbara Means
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    SRI International
  • Christopher Harris
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    SRI International
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    Publication Name: Afterschool Matters
    Volume: 18
    Page Number: 33
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | Mathematics | Technology
    Audience: Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs

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