出版社：International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)
摘要：This study is about the effect of the Our World exhibit at a science center on student visitors. It elicits students’ views about the exhibits, zones, and activities, along with their level of interest and experiences. Data from students (n=346) through a survey, field notes, observations and interviews (n=18) were collected. The findings indicated that curiosity and interest were triggers for visiting the exhibits at the center. Visiting the exhibits helped students acquire science content knowledge. However, limited social interaction was observed among the student groups due to the control of tour guides within a limited period of time. It was concluded that time restriction and crowding played a crucial role in learning about science at the center. It was recommended to allocate more time for free visits, organize smaller group visits, and repair setups under maintenance in order to enhance the effect of the exhibits on students.
关键词：science center; Our World exhibit; interest; student visitors
