Investigating the Impact of Prior Knowledge and Interest on Aquarium Visitor Learning.

Falk, John H.; Adelman, Leslie M.

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ERIC Number: EJ661899

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Investigating the Impact of Prior Knowledge and Interest on Aquarium Visitor Learning.

Falk, John H.; Adelman, Leslie M.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v40 n2 p163-76 Feb 2003

Explores to what extent and for which visitors do free-choice learning settings accomplish their educational mission. Uses data collected at the National Aquarium in Baltimore to determine whether grouping makes it possible to discern the nature of changes in aquarium visitors' conservation knowledge and attitudes. Discusses the effects of learner grouping into conservation knowledge and attitude. (Author/KHR)

Descriptors: Aquariums, Attitudes, Discourse Analysis, Educational Environment, Exhibits, Informal Education, Science Education, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: Informal Education.