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Title: Citizen science, engagement and transformative learning: a study of the co-construction of a neuroscience research project in Catalonia
Author: Ruiz-Mallén, Isabel  
Riboli Sasco, Livio
Ribrault, Claire
Heras, Maria  
Laguna, Daniel
Perié, Leïla
Citation: Ruiz, I.; Riboli-Sasco, L.; Ribrault, C.;Heras, M.; Laguna, D.; Perié, L. (2016).Citizen science, engagement and transformative learning: a study of the co-construction of a neuroscience research in Catalonia.
Abstract: Citizen science can raise people¿s understanding of science while helping scientists to conduct their research. Yet, its potential for driving transformative learning is empirically underexplored. We present the results of focus groups and participant observation with secondary-school students engaged in the first three years of a citizen science project, from the formulation of the research questions to data analysis and discussion. Students learnt about and increased their interest in neuroscience. They were also able to reflect on the role of science for society and valued their involvement as active participants in the research. We discuss the opportunities and challenges of approaching citizen science for transformative learning.
Keywords: public engagement
science education
scientific citizenship
transformative learning
young people
Document type: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Issue Date: 12-Jul-2016
Publication license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/  
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