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Examining Informal Practice: Pedagogical Innovations Toward Equity in Informal Education
Fri, April 10, 1:45 to 3:15pm PDT (1:45 to 3:15pm PDT), Westin Bonaventure, Floor: TBD, La CienegaSession Type: Paper Session
Abstract
This collection of studies explores the evolving roles and perspectives of museum practitioners and educators within informal learning environments, focusing on collective agency, activism, field trip planning, and pedagogical strategies. Together, these studies offer valuable insights into the dynamic and interconnected practices of museum and science education, illustrating the importance of collaboration, activism, thoughtful planning, and pedagogical alignment in creating effective and meaningful learning experiences.
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“Far More Excitement than Anxiety”: Teacher Perceptions of Human Capital When Planning Field Trips - Kristen Kay Fink, Clemson University; Naomi Gerakios Mucci, Clemson University
From Silos to Systems: Cultivating Collective Agency Among Museum Practitioners - Susan M. Letourneau, New York Hall of Science; Dana Schloss, New York Hall of Science; Sylvia Perez, The New York Hall of Science; Franklin S. Aucapina, New York Hall of Science; Laycca Umer, New York Hall of Science; Satbir Multani, New York Hall of Science; Amelia Merker, New York Hall of Science; Emilio Bautista, New York Hall of Science; Iboun Morrison, New York Hall of Science; Katherine Ziff, New York Hall of Science; Phebe Chew, New York Hall of Science; Leah Persram, New York Hall of Science; Michael Baburyan, New York Hall of Science; Ralph Emrick, New York Hall of Science; Christiana Stawasz, New York Hall of Science
Science as a Thousand Stories: Informal Science Educators' Activist Positions and Stances - Shaghig Chaparian, New York University; Olivia Ortiz, New York University; Wendy Barrales, New York University; Luz Velasco Vela, BioBus; Jasmine Y. Ma, New York University; Latasha Wright, BioBus; Maia Yoshida, New York University; Ronni Hayden, University of Colorado - Boulder
The Pedagogical Approaches Educators at Science Museums and Centers Apply and Associated Desired Learner Outcomes - Analisa Duran, Philip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science; Remy Dou, University of Miami