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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/ ![]() |
Appears in Collections: | Articles cientÍfics Treballs, papers de recerca |
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