Science on the Move: A Design-Based Research Study of Informal STEM Learning in Public Spaces

Cardiel, Christopher L. B.; Pattison, Scott; Johnson, Marilyn

doi:10.1080/10645578.2016.1144027

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“…Our observations underscored the importance of supporting multiple modes of interaction to accommodate visitors with different learning styles (Borun et al, 1996;Sandifer, 2003). Visitor engagement is also improved by the inclusion of novel, interactive components (Sandifer, 2003;Cardiel et al, 2016). Interactive components should seek to reinforce the pre-established learning goals, thereby promoting greater engagement and learning.…”

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“…Each exhibit iteration received 10 h of in-person, naturalistic observation across 2 consecutive weekends to understand the visual efficacy of the exhibit and how visitors interacted with the exhibit (following Cardiel et al, 2016). Out of view of visitors, a single observer with a stopwatch and data sheet tracked visitor interactions with the exhibit (Borun et al, 1996;Cardiel et al, 2016). Focal individual sampling was employed in which one adult visitor at a time was observed (Diamond, 1999;Yalowitz and Bronnenkant, 2009).…”

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The Deep Sea and Me: Using a Science Center Exhibit to Promote Lasting Public Literacy and Elucidate Public Perception of the Deep Sea

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A critical barrier to effective management of deep-sea resources is a lack of understanding by society of the benefits received from the oceans. To address this knowledge gap, we applied an iterative design-based research methodology to evaluate (1) how to effectively use an exhibit to increase public literacy of the deep sea over the short and long-term and (2) how visitors to a public science center perceive the deep sea. Using observations of visitor interactions and surveys of visitors, we evaluated three iterations of an exhibit that highlighted deep-sea ecosystem services and habitats as a case study of exhibit efficacy. Exhibits containing video and interactive components were effective in communicating deep-sea information that was retained by visitors over the long-term. For many visitors, the exhibit was their first introduction to the deep sea. Visitors agreed it is important to learn about the deep sea and expressed interest in learning more about deep-sea animals, habitats, resources, and benefits to humans. Visitors tended to agree with protection-oriented value statements and disagree with use-oriented value statements toward the deep sea. This study provides insight into how to effectively communicate policy-relevant information about the deep sea to an audience that has little to no prior knowledge of the ecosystem, yet who will be increasingly responsible for making use decisions of this habitat.

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“…Indeed, for participatory exhibit design to be truly effective, one has to reach outside the boundaries of traditional museum goers [Cardiel et al, 2016]. Although we sought exhibit feedback from those outside the traditional museum visitor by placing surveys in newspapers, we did not receive any responses in this manner.…”

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Panel-based exhibit using participatory design elements may motivate behavior change

Lundgren¹,

Stofer²,

Dunckel³

et al. 2019

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Meaningful science engagement beyond one-way outreach is needed to encourage science-based decision making. This pilot study aimed to instigate dialogue and deliberation concerning climate change and public health. Feedback from science café participants was used to design a panel-based museum exhibit that asked visitors to make action plans concerning such issues. Using intercept interviews and visitor comment card data, we found that visitors developed general or highly individualistic action plans to address these issues. Results suggest that employing participatory design methods when developing controversial socio-scientific exhibits can aid engagement. We conclude by recommending participatory strategies for implementing two-way science communication.

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“…Among them, the proposal and development of STEM education has brought new opportunities and challenges to China's education. Its proposal has made many experts and scholars at home and abroad carry out in-depth research on this issue, bringing new vitality to the cause of education, and promoting the transformation and development of the cause of education [3].…”

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Design and Evaluation of Science Teaching Using STEM Literacy

Chen¹,

Li²,

Liu³

2019

Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Education Reform and Social Sciences (ERSS 2019)

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Science on the Move: A Design-Based Research Study of Informal STEM Learning in Public Spaces

Cited by 9 publications

References 27 publications

The Deep Sea and Me: Using a Science Center Exhibit to Promote Lasting Public Literacy and Elucidate Public Perception of the Deep Sea

The Deep Sea and Me: Using a Science Center Exhibit to Promote Lasting Public Literacy and Elucidate Public Perception of the Deep Sea

Panel-based exhibit using participatory design elements may motivate behavior change

Design and Evaluation of Science Teaching Using STEM Literacy

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