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Learning Science in Informal Contexts

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  1. Science and Mathematics Education, Colleges of Science and Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA

    Dr. Lynn D. Dierking

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Dierking, L.D. (2014). Learning Science in Informal Contexts. In: Gunstone, R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Science Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6165-0_299-2

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