Session Summary

Innovation in Informal Learning Environments for Diverse Communities

Sun, April 16, 11:40am to 1:10pm CDT (11:40am to 1:10pm CDT), Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Floor: 6th Floor, Iowa

Session Type: Paper Session

Abstract

The papers in this session cover a range of pedagogical practices and innovation in informal learning environments, including issues of thriving for youth with learning disabilities, learner engagement with two interactives in a museum exhibit, museum educators’ practices for supporting failure-learning process, and youth’s co-construction of knowledge at a science museum exhibit. This session will be of interest to the Informal Learning Environment Research (ILER) community as they inform research-informed approaches that support learning and engagement of diverse learning communities in informal learning environments.

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