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Reexamining connections: Museums as science learning environments
Author(s) -
RameyGassert Linda,
Walberg Herbert J.,
Walberg Herbert J.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
science education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.209
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1098-237X
pISSN - 0036-8326
DOI - 10.1002/sce.3730780403
Subject(s) - craft , science education , science learning , scientific literacy , learning sciences , science, technology, society and environment education , mathematics education , sociology , nature of science , pedagogy , psychology , visual arts , experiential learning , art
The role of science museums in science education is changing. This article examines the science museum literature in light of the new emphasis for museums to become a unique partner with schools and colleges to enhance science literacy. Museums provide opportunities for students to be active participants in learning by manipulating real objects in a stimulating setting thus enhancing conceptual learning in the classroom. Both components of learning are important for understanding of complex science concepts. Much of the literature pertaining to learning in museums is anecdotal and craft wisdom, indicating that more collaborative research efforts are needed in the area of science education in museum settings. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.