Evolution of evaluation in science museums and centres

March 13, 2014 | Public Programs, Exhibitions

The great increase in visitor studies on science museums and centres (SMC) has been marked also by a shift in approach to these studies, paying more attention to the social context of the visits and the nature of the experience. Evaluations have influenced directly SMC exhibition practices but more attention needs to be paid in research about the personal experiences of visits, how these are interpreted and how they contribute to scientific literacy.

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M. Carmen Sanchez-Mora

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Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

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ISSN : 1824-2049

Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication

Volume: 13

Number: 1

Resource Type: Reference Materials

Discipline: General STEM

Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators

Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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