The Implementation of Science Museums in the Sciences: An Interpretative Study

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ABSTRACT

This paper put forwards the argument that science museums have the potential to stimulate learning for all learners. The paper compares science museum learning and laboratory-based learning in the sciences. The paper further addresses the value of science museums in fostering cognitive and affective education in children or individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. The paper also provides an overview of science museums' offerings that aim to promote learning during visits. Yet, another point raised in the paper is that science museums have both strengths and weakness areas that could influence learning in children or persons with Asperger's Syndrome Disorder. In addition this paper emphasizes the importance of planning for science museum visits with the aim of enhancing learning and improved attitudes in individual or children with Asperger's Syndrome Disorder. Finally, the paper provides implications or recommendations for science education, through museum visits, in children or persons with Asperger's Syndrome Disorder.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATIONII

ABSTRACTIII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Outline of the Study1

Background to the Research2

Research Aims and Objectives3

Research Questions4

REFERENCES5

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the Study

This research focuses on the Implementation of Science Museums in the education and learning of science. The paper focuses on the value of science museums in fostering cognitive and affective education in children or individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. The study comprises of the following sections:

The first chapter introduces the topic of the research and provided the background, research scope, aims and objectives, research questions and time scale for the study.

The second chapter provides the appropriate and significant literature review for the selected research topic that signifies the past study in this field.

The third chapter provides a general idea about the research methodology that has been selected for this research. The methodology mainly includes; the research design, questionnaire design and framework, sampling technique, data collection method, ethical considerations for the research. In addition, reliability and validity of the survey is also defined in this chapter.

The fourth chapter provides the analysis of findings in a detailed manner so that a conclusive outcome can be obtained.

The fifth chapter summarizes the complete study and further presents future recommendations and limitations of the study.

Background to the Research

Research studies on science museums used to be considered as being infancy during the 1980s (Feher, 1990). In the past two decades, the increased amount of research discovered the importance that a science museum can bring in learning. There emerged a common thinking that science museums have been able to assist in affective, cognitive and social facets for the visitors (Rennie & McClafferty, 1996). One reason for this is that the physical and practical ...