Informal Science Education (ISE) programs have been increasing in popularity in recent years. The National Research Council has laid out six strands that ISE programs should try to address, including increasing interest, knowledge, and allowing participants to engage in scientific activities. Past research suggests that informal settings can increase interest in science and may lead to knowledge gains. This study examined the impact of a unique ISE program that resembles a traveling museum and offers small-scale, interactive experiences. Affective outcomes and self-reported learning outcomes of the students who participated in the program were examined. In general, students reported increases in science interest and some knowledge gains. Students also reported they thought the program allowed them to engage in science. There were differences in student responses based on grade level, with intermediate elementary students more likely to report greater knowledge gains and more likely to see the educational value of the experience. Interestingly, middle school students were more likely to value the social aspects of the experience, another important aspect of ISE. This study provides some insight into the connections between the different ISE strands of informal science education and offers suggestions for future research.

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学生对非正式旅行科学博物馆的兴趣、学习和参与度的看法

近年来，非正式科学教育 (ISE) 计划越来越受欢迎。国家研究委员会列出了 ISE 计划应努力解决的六个方面，包括增加兴趣、知识和允许参与者参与科学活动。过去的研究表明，非正式环境可以增加对科学的兴趣，并可能导致知识增益。这项研究检验了一个独特的 ISE 计划的影响，该计划类似于一个旅游博物馆并提供小规模的互动体验。检查了参与该计划的学生的情感成果和自我报告的学习成果。总的来说，学生报告了对科学的兴趣和一些知识的增加。学生们还报告说，他们认为该计划允许他们从事科学工作。根据年级水平，学生的反应存在差异，中级小学生更有可能报告更多的知识增益，更有可能看到经验的教育价值。有趣的是，中学生更有可能重视体验的社会方面，这是 ISE 的另一个重要方面。这项研究为非正式科学教育的不同 ISE 链之间的联系提供了一些见解，并为未来的研究提供了建议。