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What is Science Museum/Science Center

Chapter 12
Enhancing Learning Opportunities Through Student, Scientist, and Teacher Partnerships
Early science museums (18 th & 19 th centuries) as natural history museums with collections on display. In the 20 th century, science centers emerged with a greater focus on use of technology (exhibits, experiences included) to educate. Although there is little difference to visitors/publics, the difference in is the centrality of a collection.
Published in Chapter:
The Potential for Science Centers in Student-Teacher-Scientist Partnerships: Explorations From One Museum
Joe E. Heimlich (Center of Science and Industry (COSI), USA), Andy Aichele (Center of Science and Industry (COSI), USA), and Frederic Bertley (Center of Science and Industry (COSI), USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4966-7.ch012
Abstract
Science centers and museums have been heavily invested in helping scientists engage in reaching broader publics. Starting with understanding the types of learning that happen in these institutions, the chapter explores the roles of science centers in society as defined by the Association of Science and Technology Centers. The authors explore how those roles play out in COSI, a large science center in Columbus, Ohio. Each of the roles identified is tied to programs related to the interface among school-aged youth, teachers (formal and informal educators), and scientists. The authors explore these roles by describing each program and then laying out the theoretical foundations and the desired outcomes of the engagement.
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