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标题：School of Ants goes to college: integrating citizen science into the general education classroom increases engagement with science
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作者：Vitone, Tyler ; Stofer, Kathryn ; Steininger, M. Sedonia 等
期刊名称：Journal of Science Communication
印刷版ISSN：1824-2049
电子版ISSN：1824-2049
出版年度：2016
卷号：15
期号：1
出版社：International School for Advanced Studies
摘要：Citizen science has proven useful in advancing scientific research, but participant learning outcomes are not often assessed. This case study describes the implementation and tailoring of an in-depth assessment of the educational impact of two citizen science projects in an undergraduate, general education course. Mixed-methods assessment of citizen science within a college classroom demonstrates that public participation in scientific research can positively alter attitudes towards science. The timing and type of assessments yielded significantly different results and qualitative assessment provided depth and context. However, disentangling the impact of the course from participation in the projects is the biggest challenge.
关键词：Citizen science;Public engagement with science and technology;Science education