ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** The National Science Teachers' Association is looking for feedback on a statement supporting informal science learning - how can that go wrong? See below: Don Dean Project Amazonas Reforestation and Environmental Education Member Input Sought on NSTA Position Statement: Learning Science in Informal Environments A team of science educators<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=688004516&sid=17995090&m=1854328&u=NSTA_E&j=9389391&s=http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/InformalSciencePositionStatementPanel.pdf>has updated an NSTA position statement<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=688004516&sid=17995091&m=1854328&u=NSTA_E&j=9389391&s=http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/PositionStatement_InformalScience_draft.pdf>on the importance of learning science in informal environments. The new statement recommends strengthening informal learning opportunities for *all*preK–12 students because learning experiences delivered by educators in informal environments can spark student interest in science and provide opportunities to broaden and deepen their engagement; reinforce scientific concepts and practices introduced in the school setting; and promote an appreciation for and interest in the pursuit of science in school and in daily life. The NSTA Board of Directors voted to approve the draft statement and send it to the NSTA membership for comment. We would greatly appreciate your opinion and feedback on the statement before it is formally adopted by the Board. Please tell us what you think by viewing the draft statement<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=688004516&sid=17995092&m=1854328&u=NSTA_E&j=9389391&s=http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/PositionStatement_InformalScience_draft.pdf>and submitting your comments here<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=688004516&sid=17995093&m=1854328&u=NSTA_E&j=9389391&s=https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DP3BCJL>. Comments must be received by Monday, March 26*.* *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]
