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ERIC Number: EJ654525
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
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New Experiences and Old Knowledge: Towards a Model for the Personal Awareness of Science and Technology.
Stocklmayer, Susan; Gilbert, John K.
International Journal of Science Education, v24 n8 p835-58 Aug 2002
Interviews visitors at the Australian National Science and Technology Center. Reports that when using an exhibit, visitors experience a reminder of a similar experience that forms the basis for interpreting the exhibit. Proposes a model for "personal awareness of science and technology" (PAST) which is used to interpret learning results from interaction with such exhibits. (Contains 30 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Foreign Countries, Individual Development, Informal Education, Memory, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Technology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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