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Factors Contributing to Lifelong Science Learning: Amateur Astronomers and Birders
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Jones, M. Gail; Corin, Elysa Nicole; Andre, Thomas; Childers, Gina M.; Stevens, Vanessa – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2017
This research examined lifelong science learning reported by amateur astronomers and birders. One hundred seven adults who reported engaging in an informal (out-of-school) science interest were interviewed as part of an ongoing series of studies of lifelong science learners. The goal of the study was to gain insight into how and why amateur…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Science Education, Astronomy, Science Interests
Science Hobbyists: Active Users of the Science-Learning Ecosystem
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Corin, Elysa N.; Jones, M. Gail; Andre, Thomas; Childers, Gina M.; Stevens, Vanessa – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2017
Science hobbyists engage in self-directed, free-choice science learning and many have considerable expertise in their hobby area. This study focused on astronomy and birding hobbyists and examined how they used organizations to support their hobby engagement. Interviews were conducted with 58 amateur astronomers and 49 birders from the midwestern…
Descriptors: Science Interests, Recreational Activities, Active Learning, Independent Study