Table of Contents

Preface by Professor Stephen Matlin Foreword by Saroj Ghose Introduction by the Editors Section 1. Interesting Initiatives - Stories of Success The Malaysian National Science Centre and its Science Stories as a Visitors' Companion Programme by Sharifah Barlian Aidid The Learning Experience in The Nature Exchange by Chantal Barriault Art and Science? ... NGA! By Susie Bioletti and Philippa Winn Making Heritage Relevant by Paul F Donahue and Claude Faubert Wild Ways of Learning: Zoo Education in New South Wales by Karen Fifield Cultivating Green Awareness Specialist Tracks and Programmes for Young Children at the Australian National Botanic Gardens by Julie Foster Broadening Science Perspectives by Janelle Hatherly Caribbean Outreach - A Special Project by Althea Maund Living with the River: The Rideau River Biodiversity Project by Monty Reid Science on the Move - Exhibit Design Workshops by Allen Rooney Exhibitry: Contributions to Entertainment and Learning by Geoff Snowden Section 2. Making the Most of a Visit Visiting a Science Centre or Museum? Make it a REAL Educational Experience by Leonie J Rennie and Terry P McClafferty The Unique Role of Science Centres in Immersing Students and Teachers in Real-World Science and Technology by Judith Arrowood and Hooley McLaughlin Responding to Teacher Needs: "Fossils", a Hands-on Education in New Zealand by Neville Gardner Investing in Education for Better Public Programmes by Brett Dunlop How Can Science Centre and Museum Education Programmes be Improved? Teachers' Response to Pre-visit and Visit Questionnaires by Robin Garnett The Science Centre as Living Laboratory by Paul McCrory and Melanie Quinn Section 3. Using Multimedia in Museums and Science Centres Ingenious! Edutainment via Interactive Multimedia by Ian Allen and Brenton Honeyman Real vs Virtual Visits: Issues for Science Centres by Brenton Honeyman Computer-based Exhibits: A Must-Have or a Liability? By Simon Yates and Sharyn Errington Section 4. A Snapshot of Science Centre Research What do Primary Students Gain From Discussion About Exhibits by John K Gilbert and Mary Priest A Wider Perspective on Museum Learning: Principles for Developing Effective Post-Visit Activities for Enhancing Students' Learning by David Anderson and Keith B Lucas Evaluating the Design of Interactive Exhibits by Susan M Stocklmayer and John K Gilbert Appendix. Science Centres and Science Museums in the Commonwealth