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Informal science education: lifelong, life-wide, life-deep.

Kalie Sacco1, John H Falk2, James Bell1

  • 1Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE), Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), Washington, D.C., United States of America.

Plos Biology
|November 5, 2014

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  • Informal Science Education: Lifelong, Life-wide, Life-deep.

    • Informal science education offers lifelong learning experiences beyond classrooms, utilizing museums and online platforms. Practicing scientists enhance these diverse opportunities for continuous scientific engagement.

    Area of Science:

    • Science Communication
    • Informal Learning Environments

    Background:

    • Informal science education (ISE) complements formal K-16 education.
    • ISE encompasses a wide range of settings including museums, science centers, and digital media.
    • It provides opportunities for learning across an individual's lifespan and in various life contexts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define and elaborate on the concept of "lifelong, life-wide, life-deep" informal science education.
    • To highlight the role of practicing scientists in ISE.
    • To underscore the importance of ISE in fostering scientific literacy and engagement.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of existing literature on informal science education.
    • Case study examples from diverse ISE settings (museums, online platforms).
    • Discussion of the pedagogical approaches and benefits of ISE.

    Main Results:

    • ISE is characterized by its accessibility, flexibility, and relevance to everyday life.
    • Practicing scientists contribute authenticity and expertise to ISE experiences.
    • ISE fosters deeper understanding and sustained interest in science.

    Conclusions:

    • Informal science education is a critical component of a comprehensive learning ecosystem.
    • Expanding ISE opportunities promotes scientific literacy and public engagement with science.
    • The "lifelong, life-wide, life-deep" model provides a framework for developing effective ISE initiatives.

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