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Spiteri, Damian – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2016
This study analyses what motivates older people to attend "day centres" in Malta and what they believe that they derive from young people who carry out their placements at these day "centres" These young people, who are aged 16-17, attend a vocational college in Malta and are studying health and social care. The study is based…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Motivation, Older Adults, Day Programs
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Ghadiri Khanaposhtani, Maryam; Liu, ChangChia James; Gottesman, Benjamin L.; Shepardson, Daniel; Pijanowski, Bryan – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2018
Youth are introduced to STEM topics through informal settings like science camps, aquaria, and zoos. In these interactive and sensory-rich environments, a well-designed programme can help participants to acquire knowledge and cultivate interest through experiential learning. Given the importance of informal activities in environmental education,…
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Middle School Students, STEM Education, Teamwork
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Mitch Mason; Kristy L. Ouellette; Sarah Sparks – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2018
4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension and has identified Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) as a national priority. Conducting STEM education during summer months for hard to reach youth can be a challenge. However, it is during summer when vulnerable students most often experience learning loss. During…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Day Camp Programs, Student Attitudes, Extension Agents