{"product_id":"enhancing-science-learning-through-learning-experiences-outside-school-leos-how-to-learn-better-during-visits-to-museums-science-centers-and-science-fieldtrips-9789004411753","title":"Enhancing Science Learning through Learning Experiences outside School (LEOS): How to Learn Better during Visits to Museums, Science Centers, and Science Fieldtrips","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors provide practical, research-informed, guidelines and detailed lesson plans that improve learning of chemical, physical, biological, and Earth \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The need to enhance the quality of the learning of science that takes place in formal educational contexts (schools) is now recognised world-wide. The value of other contexts as such- for example, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and computer-based access to these- are gradually being identified and their contribution to the learning in formal contexts established. At the same time, the descriptors of the learning that may take place- free-choice, non-formal, informal – are being refined.  This plethora of opportunities places great demands on science teachers, who have to address definite learning objectives in particular subjects –normally physics, chemistry, biology, earth science- and with specific groups of students. This volume gives practical advice, based on research, to teachers on how this may best be done. By using that advice, teachers will most effectively prepare students for the multi-model world in which the social media play an increasing part.\"    - John K. Gilbert, Professor Emeritus, The University of Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword   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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; Space Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School   Introduction   Earth \u0026amp; 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","brand":"Brill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53210784235863,"sku":"9789004411753","price":47.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/enhancing-science-learning-through-learning-experiences-outside-school-leos-how-to-learn-better-during-visits-to-museums-science-centers-and-science-fieldtrips-9789004411753","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}