Formal, Non-Formal and Informal Learning in the Sciences

Autor/inn/en	Ainsworth, Heather L.; Eaton, Sarah Elaine
Titel	Formal, Non-Formal and Informal Learning in the Sciences
Quelle	(2010), (48 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-0-9733594-5-9
Schlagwörter	Informal Education; Adult Learning; Foreign Countries; Scientific Literacy; Nonformal Education; Conventional Instruction; Science Education; Professional Development; Engineering Education; Trend Analysis; Interviews; Educational Attitudes; Context Effect; Comparative Education; Learning Processes; Canada; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Ausland; Non-formal education; Non formal education; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Ingenieurausbildung; Trendanalyse; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Educational attitude; Bildungsverhalten; Erziehungseinstellung; Vergleichende Erziehungswissenschaft; Learning process; Lernprozess; Kanada; USA
Abstract	This research report investigates the links between formal, non-formal and informal learning and the differences between them. In particular, the report aims to link these notions of learning to the field of sciences and engineering in Canada and the United States, including professional development of adults working in these fields. It offers practical, concrete examples as well as a conceptual framework for understanding formal, non-formal and informal learning. It offers examples of how all three types of learning are valued in the fields of science and engineering in both educational and professional contexts. It also discusses science literacy, what it is and how popular media is elevating science literacy in general. This is a companion report to "Formal, Non-formal and Informal Learning: The Case of Language Learning and Literacy in Canada" (February, 2010) [ED508254]. Four appendixes are provided: (1) National Science and Engineering Organizations in Canada; (2) Provincial Science and Engineering Organizations in Canada; (3) Selected International Science and Engineering Organizations Outside Canada; and (4) Other Selected Science Organizations. A bibliography is also included. (Contains 5 tables and 3 figures.) [This report has been published by Onate Press, an imprint of Eaton International Consulting Inc. Funding to research and develop the report was provided The Career Focus Program, delivered by Service Canada.] (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10