Abstract
The
aim of this research is to examine the development of science center practices
supported by research and inquiry based activities in our country. Science
centers are an important tool of out-of-school learning. Interactive science
centers were established 40 years ago in developed countries. There are more
than 3.000 science centers still in service all around the world. In Turkey, on
the other hand, TUBITAK in cooperation with local administrations has started
investments in science centers starting from 2015. There are already six
science centers in our country, and an investment in a center is in progress.
The matter of fact that 12 science centers will be serving in 2023. The targets
audience of science centers are students and teachers. For this reason, the
knowledge and awareness of our schools about science centers should be
increased. For this purpose, the studies of the abroad science centers have
been examined. Later, a questionnaire applied to the administrators of science
center and teachers to find out their opinions and recommendations. According
to the evaluations, the importance of science centers is understood and
interest as well as participation are rapidly increasing.
Keywords
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Studies on Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Mustafa Hilmi Çolakoğlu
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MİLLİ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI
0000-0001-5634-3860
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 30, 2017
Submission Date
January 1, 2018
Acceptance Date
January 23, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 2 Number: 2