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Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Creator:

Good, Laura H.

Abstract:

Museum settings including aquariums, zoos and science centers rely heavily on their volunteer docent populations to interact with and communicate science and conservation concepts to the visiting public. The interactions docents have with museum visitors are important to meeting the educational expectations of museums and improving public science literacy as...

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Dissertation

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Laura H. Good for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in