Fifteenth International Conference on The Inclusive Museum

Abstract

In this study, we present the structure, the features, and the functionality of a research framework concerning the design and implementation of educational programs that integrate visits to the Science and Technology Museum. The main goal of these programs is the students’ cognitive progress, i.e., the construction of scientific knowledge elements. It is essentially a framework for analyzing, developing, and evaluating the didactic approach of the science and technology museum from the formal education point of view (university, school). First, we briefly present the mechanisms for transforming scientific reference knowledge into knowledge to be taught and diffused in the museum and school. Secondly, we describe the four elements that work as information inputs and suggest the foundations for the design of the objectives and content of these programs. Finally, we demonstrate examples of research efforts related to designing and evaluating programs that address preschool and primary school students.