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Title: Cases on Informal Learning for Science and Mathematics Education
Language: English
Authors: Li Sun, Cheng-Yao Lin
Source: IGI Global. 2025.
Availability: IGI Global. 701 East Chocolate Avenue Suite 200, Hershey, PA 17033. Tel: 866-342-6657; Tel: 717-533-8845; Fax: 717-533-8661; e-mail: cust@igi-global.com; Web site: http://www.igi-global.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 654
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Book
Collected Works - General
Education Level: Elementary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Home Schooling, Measurement Equipment, Elementary School Students, Game Based Learning, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, News Reporting, Real Estate, College Students, Preservice Teachers, Museums, Elementary Education, Camps, Middle School Students, Urban Areas, Place Based Education, Computation, Thinking Skills, Outdoor Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiplication, Division, Clubs, STEM Education, Indigenous Knowledge, Experiential Learning, Summer Programs, After School Programs, Urban Schools, Mathematical Logic, Numeracy, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Indonesia, Montana, Japan
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1894-2
ISBN: 979-83-69318-94-2
Abstract: Many educators face the challenge of engaging students in science and mathematics, often struggling to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts taught in classrooms and their real-world applications. This disconnect can lead to disinterest and disengagement among students, hindering their learning outcomes. "Cases on Informal Learning for Science and Mathematics Education" offers a solution to this problem by showcasing how informal learning experiences can significantly enhance students' understanding and engagement in these subjects. This book demonstrates the potential of informal learning to support and complement formal classroom instruction by presenting a rich collection of case studies. It highlights how activities such as cooking, budgeting, visiting museums, and participating in after-school math clubs can serve as valuable informal learning experiences that deepen students' understanding of science and mathematics concepts. The book also addresses the challenge of recognizing the value of informal knowledge in problem-solving, offering insights and strategies for educators to help students leverage their informal learning experiences.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED676395
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