This paper delves into the motivations and challenges faced by parents in the context of science museum visits for primary school gifted children in China. The study aims to provide insights into why parents of primary school gifted children opt for science museums and examines the factors influencing their decision-making process. Conducting interviews with parents visiting a university-affiliated science museum, the research explores three key themes about science education for primary school children: situated learning, reliable information sources, and parent-child interaction. Besides, the study identifies the challenge of museum fatigue among primary school gifted children visitors, emphasizing the importance of addressing children's limited attention spans and cognitive abilities when designing science museum exhibitions. The paper concludes by proposing strategies to enhance the quality of public education activities in science museums affiliated with primary education institutions. In essence, this research provides valuable insights into the motivations and challenges faced by parents, offering guidance for improving science education activities within the context of primary school settings.
Primary school Gifted education Science education Out-of-school learning
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Özel Yetenekli Eğitimi |
Bölüm | STEM for Gifted |
Yazarlar | |
Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 18 Mart 2024 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 23 Aralık 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 18 Mart 2024 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2024 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1 |