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Making Science Matter: Collaborations Between Informal Science Education Organizations and Schools

March 1, 2010 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections

This white paper is the product of the CAISE Formal-Informal Partnerships Inquiry Group, which began work during a July 2008 ISE Summit organized by CAISE. Their examination of what the authors call "the hybrid nature of formal-informal collaborations" draws on relevant theoretical perspectives and a series of case studies to highlight ways in which the affordances of formal and informal settings can be combined and leveraged to create rich, compelling, authentic, and engaging science that can be systematically developed over time and settings.

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  • Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE)
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    Exploratorium
  • Justin UoE
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    King's College London
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    Lesley University
  • Maritza Macdonald
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    American Museum of Natural History
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    SRI International
  • Diane Miller 749x800
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    Saint Louis Science Center
  • Dolores Root
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    New Visions for Public Schools
  • Lorna Rudder-Kilkenny
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    Queens Public Library
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    National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci
  • Susan Yoon
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    University of Pennsylvania
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    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: ISE/AISL
    Award Number: 0638981
    Funding Amount: 5500856
    NSF
    Funding Program: ISE/AISL
    Award Number: 1212803
    Funding Amount: 1182597
    Resource Type: Report
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Summer and Extended Camps | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Library Programs | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits | Parks, Outdoor, and Garden Exhibits | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls | Rural

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