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Enriching and Expanding the Possibilities: Research-Practice Partnerships in Informal Science

October 1, 2015 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Informal/Formal Connections
In this paper, the authors synthesize three types of research-practice partnerships (RPPs) for informal learning. The article includes descriptions of example partnerships between local researchers and informal educators from the Hive NYC Learning Network, Community Practice Research Collaboration, and California Tinkering Afterschool Network. The synthesis paper concludes with a review of characteristics commonly found in partnerships in informal science education.

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    NSF
    Funding Program: ITEST
    Award Number: 1238253
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Undergraduate/Graduate Students | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Learning Researchers
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Resource Centers and Networks | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Higher Education Programs

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