Enhancing formal learning in informal learning settings – Considerations for teachers and guides
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: An encounter with a phenomenon in a science center exhibit can provoke many\nquestions and discussions among the visitors. Interaction with a guide can enhance the\nexperience and help the visitors develop a deeper understanding and see more\nconnections to other phenomena. The outcome of the discussions depend on the\nvisitors, but also on the guide's strategy. This paper builds on empirical material in\nmore formal learning situations, but with relevance for interactions e.g. in a science\ncenter. We first consider formal learning outcomes based on informal learning\nexperiences in an amusement park. We then consider tutor preparation and tutor\nchoices, with respect to entering in the dialogue, engaging with the students and\nfinally, ending the teaching interaction. We find that an alliance between formal and\ninformal learning situations can be mutually beneficial.
Authors: Ann-Marie Pendrill, Åke Ingerman
Language: English
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
Funder: Vetenskapsrådet
OpenAlex ID: W1748954758