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Explainers' Development Of Science-Learner Identities Through Participation In A Community Of Practice, Anne E. Richardson
Explainers' Development Of Science-Learner Identities Through Participation In A Community Of Practice, Anne E. Richardson
Antioch University Full-Text Dissertations & Theses
The urgent environmental issues of today require science-literate adults to engage in business and political decisions to create solutions. Despite the need, few adults have the knowledge and skills of science literacy. This doctoral dissertation is an analytical case study examining the science-learner identity development of Exploratorium Field Trip Explainers. Located in San Francisco, CA, the Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception dedicated to nurturing curiosity and exploration. Data collected included semi-structured interviews with sixteen former Field Trip Explainers, participant observation of the current Field Trip Explainer Program, and review of relevant documentation. Data analysis employed …