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From fun science to seductive science

Viladot, Pere; Stengler, Erik; Fern�ndez, Guillermo

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Authors

Pere Viladot

Erik Stengler

Guillermo Fern�ndez



Contributors

Andrea Kiraly
Editor

Tamas Tel
Editor

Abstract

Science centres and museums have undergone a great evolution in recent decades although it seems that, lately, the science museum model has been somewhat stagnant. Since the radical changes of the mid-twentieth century, it has developed towards strategies in which visitor numbers take precedence over other considerations. Alongside a school science that still does not seem to attract a sufficient number of students to science, a trend has emerged with a focus on “fun science” in science centres and museums. We question this view and propose the idea of “seductive science” as an alternative to achieve long-term impact of museum visits, with an emphasis on scientific museology principles and inquiry based learning.

Citation

Viladot, P., Stengler, E., & Fernández, G. (2016). From fun science to seductive science. In A. Kiraly, & T. Tel (Eds.), Teaching Physics Innovatively 2015. ELTE University

Conference Name Teaching Physics Innovatively 2015
Conference Location Budapest, Hungary
Start Date Aug 17, 2015
End Date Aug 19, 2015
Acceptance Date Jul 25, 2015
Publication Date Jul 1, 2016
Deposit Date Jan 11, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Book Title Teaching Physics Innovatively 2015
ISBN 9789632848150
Keywords science communication, science centres, science education, physics teaching
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/910151
Publisher URL http://parrise.elte.hu/tpi-15/papers/StenglerE_p.pdf
Additional Information Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Teaching Physics Innovatively 2015

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