Full Description
The authors provide practical, research-informed, guidelines and detailed lesson plans that improve learning of chemical, physical, biological, and Earth & space sciences. The context for learning is the myriad of exciting opportunities provided by informal science institutions such as zoos, museums, space centers and the outdoors. Many such institutions seek to educate the public and inspire budding scientists. Visits outside school help students relate science to everyday life, providing strong motivation to learn science for all abilities. This book shows the key to making such visits effective, is when they are linked to classroom learning using a learning management system, drawing upon modern students' fascination with digital technologies and mobile devices.
Contents
Foreword
David F. Treagust
About the Cover
List of Figures and Tables
Part 1: What Research Has to Tell Teachers about Learning Experiences outside School (LEOS)
Chapter 1: Enhancing Science Learning
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Educational Context
Research in LEOS
Structure and Organization of the Book
Assumptions and Terms Used in LEOS Writing and Literature
Chapter 2: Formal, Informal, Non-Formal Learning & Free-Choice Learning
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Theories of Learning
Behaviorist Theories of Learning
Constructivism
Social Constructivism
Sociocultural Theories of Learning
Types of Learning
Formal Learning
Non-Formal Learning
Informal Learning
Chapter 3: Learning Experiences outside School
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Ways by Which LEOS May Be Facilitated
Learning Environments and LEOS
LEOS: Implications for School Science
Chapter 4: The Learner-Integrated Field Trip Inventory (LIFTI)
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Learner-Integrated Field Trip Inventory (LIFTI)
Chapter 5: Integrating Formal, Informal and Non-Formal Learning Using the Digitally-Integrated Fieldtrip Inventory (DIFI)
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Blended Learning
The Digitally-Integrated Fieldtrip Inventory (DIFI)
Part 2: The Practice of Learning Experiences outside School
Chapter 6: Learning Biological Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School
Introduction
Biological Sciences
Reflections and Conclusions
Chapter 7: Learning Chemical Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School
Introduction
Chemical Sciences
Reflections and Conclusions
Chapter 8: Learning Earth & Space Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School
Introduction
Earth & Space Sciences
Reflections and Conclusions
Chapter 9: Learning Physical Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School
Introduction
Physical Sciences
Reflections and Conclusions
Appendix: The New Zealand Curriculum and Science Curriculum
Index
