Lynn Uyen Tran

19/12/2008

The professionalization of educators in science museums and centers

Explainers have a longstanding presence in science museums and centres, and play a significant role in the institutions’ educational agenda. They interact with the public, and help make visitors’ experiences meaningful and memorable. Despite their valuable contributions, little research...

21/03/2008

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Dialogue in education

Lynn Uyen Tran

What is the meaning of “dialogue” in education? Why is dialogue important in learning processes? Tran proposes a short review of the literature, starting with Vygotsky and ending with a new field of research in informal learning - conversations among the public visiting museums as a...

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United States	18.7 %
Italy	11.7 %
Philippines	10.6 %
China	7.6 %
United Kingdom	6.8 %
Germany	6.0 %
Australia	4.3 %
Brazil	2.9 %
India	2.0 %
Canada	1.7 %
Netherlands	1.7 %
France	1.4 %
Spain	1.2 %
Sweden	1.1 %
Ireland	1.1 %
Others	21.3 %