Del Gabinete Científico al Aprendizaje Interactivo: el Museo Alfredo Dugès

A case study is presented which illustrates the strategies employed by a university sponsored natural science museum in meeting the challenge posed by the “hands-on” model in its efforts to bring scientific knowledge to the general public. The extent to which a series of actions are learned, assiste...

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Autores: Ramírez Moreno, Sara Eréndira, Estrada, Salvador, Magaña-Cota, Gloria Eugenia
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD DE GUANAJUATO
Repositorio:Acta Universitaria
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:www.actauniversitaria.ugto.mx:article/135
Acceso en línea:https://www.actauniversitaria.ugto.mx/index.php/acta/article/view/135
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Evaluation
Popularization of science
Traditional museum
Interactive museum.
Evaluación
Divulgación de la ciencia
Museo tradicional
Museo interactivo.
Descripción
Sumario:A case study is presented which illustrates the strategies employed by a university sponsored natural science museum in meeting the challenge posed by the “hands-on” model in its efforts to bring scientific knowledge to the general public. The extent to which a series of actions are learned, assisted by the attraction that the opportunity to touch provides, is evaluated. The strategies employed are aligned to the general school curriculum and seek to be effective in attracting newcomers to the world of science. Such strategies provide for increased museum attendance, whilst enriching the learning process and enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of scientific and technological advances. They also offer a range of experiences to encourage involvement in scientific activity. Furthermore, we take a brief look at the challenge of developing activities aimed at creating a loyal and permanent public with a concrete interest in science in general and the natural sciences in particular.