Strand 11. Informal, Non-formal and Out-of-school Science Education 

Description 

Teaching and learning theories and practices in informal, non-formal, and out-of-school settings such as museums, science centres, outdoor settings, community programs (including indigenous communities), communications media, after-school programs and clubs. Includes design, adoption, exchange, and evaluation of informal, non-formal, and out-of-school learning environments, especially those organised by institutions other than schools, as well as informal and non-formal approaches to the teaching/learning of science.

Sub-themes

• Science learning in museums and science centres
• Community-based science education programs
• Outdoor and field-based science learning
• Evaluation of informal science learning experiences
• Other