Adult Education at Biological Field Stations: Building Capacity for Science Learning

Autor/inn/en	Zarestky, Jill; Vilen, Lauren; Short, Rachel A.; Struminger, Rhonda; Michelle Lawing, A.
Titel	Adult Education at Biological Field Stations: Building Capacity for Science Learning
Quelle	In: Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 72 (2022) 3, S.284-307 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Zarestky, Jill) ORCID (Vilen, Lauren)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0741-7136
DOI	10.1177/07417136211044728
Schlagwörter	Adult Learning; Science Education; Science Teaching Centers; Scientific Literacy; Informal Education; Nonformal Education; Knowledge Level; Skill Development; Biology; Field Experience Programs; STEM Education; Program Effectiveness; Environmental Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Non-formal education; Non formal education; Wissensbasis; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Biologie; Praxisnahes Lernen; STEM; Umweltbildung; Umwelterziehung; Umweltpädagogik
Abstract	An understanding of science concepts is important for living in modern society. Supporting adults' science learning can be particularly challenging because most adults no longer attend formal educational institutions where access and opportunities are facilitated by teachers and school-sponsored programs. Biological field stations (BFSs) are a newly recognized educational venue that hold considerable intrinsic value for adult science education. In this study, we conducted a survey of 223 U.S. BFSs about their non-formal and informal educational outreach programs for adults. Results show BFSs offer a wide variety of science learning programs for adults, focused heavily on experiential learning to engage learners. These experiences promote interactions with the natural environment and are perceived to increase participants' knowledge and skills. This study has implications for how adult educators can better support the professional development of science educators at BFSs and enrich the general public's science learning. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01